Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
Part Time Teaching-Spring 2024 |
| Department |
SEBS-Eco,Evol& Natrl Resources |
| Salary |
Open |
| Posting Summary |
The School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, Rutgers, invites applications for part-time instructors (Lecturers) for Spring 2024 to teach in various undergraduate courses offered by the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Natural Resources, which will be taught on the Cook/Douglass campus. The lecturers will be responsible for meeting with the class weekly to provide lectures and/or hands-on lab instruction. The lecturer will also prepare, proctor, and grade homework, labs, quizzes, and exams, as well as provide a final course grade. The lecturer will prepare and post material to the class Canvas website and respond to student email correspondence and will hold weekly office hours to provide one-on-one or small group mentoring and/or consultation. The lecturer will coordinate any other requirements related to the instruction of the course.
For Spring 2024 we seek lecturers for the following three courses:
Ornithology (4 credits)
Vertebrate Zoology (4 credits)
Principles of Evolution (3 credits)
Fundamentals of Evolution lab (1 credit)
While the timing of most spring courses still needs to be established, Fundamentals of Evolution lab will be offered on Mondays 8:30-11:30 and 12:10-3:10. |
| Position Status |
Part Time |
| Posting Number |
23FA1085 |
| Posting Open Date |
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| Posting Close Date |
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Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
Hold a PhD in a relevant discipline (biology, ecology, natural resources), and documented experience in the delivery of course material through remote instruction instruments (e.g., Canvas). Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated teaching experience and effectiveness. |
| Certifications/Licenses |
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
Must be proficient in Canvas, and teaching using Zoom interfaced with Canvas. |
| Equipment Utilized |
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| Physical Demands and Work Environment |
In-person and/or remote instruction |
| Overview |
The School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, located on the George H. Cook Campus, is one of the largest schools of Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. We pursue excellence in research, teaching, and outreach in areas of study that address the biological spectrum from molecules to ecosystems. Our emphasis is on both the fundamental sciences and the social and human dimensions. |
| Statement |
The Department of Ecology, Evolution and Natural Resources specializes in ecology, evolution, and natural resource conservation. We study the evolutionary origins and maintenance of biodiversity, conserving and restoring native ecosystems, and issues of global change such as managing natural resources within urban ecosystems. |
Posting Details
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Quick Link to Posting |
https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/213174 |
| Campus |
Rutgers University-New Brunswick |
| Home Location Campus |
Cook (RU-New Brunswick) |
| City |
New Brunswick |
| State |
NJ |
| Location Details |
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Nov 16, 2024