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Lecturer

Job Description

Position Number:

1P0000

Title:

Lecturer

Functional Title:

Lecturer

Category Status:

03-Faculty-Non-Tenured,Term Contr

Applicant Search Category:

Faculty

University Authorized FTE:

100

Unit:

CMNS-Entomology

Hiring Range Minimum:

85000

Hiring Range Maximum:

110000

Campus/College Information:

Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.

Position Summary/Purpose of Position:

The Department of Entomology at the University of Maryland seeks two full-time, Professional-track (non-tenure) faculty Lecturers to contribute to the undergraduate curriculum in the Biological Sciences Program (BSCI). The positions begin on January 2, 2025. Each appointee will teach 2 undergraduate courses per semester in Introductory Biology, Organismal Biology, and/or Genetics. Each appointee will also be a member of the department’s academic advising team. This is a 9-month position with opportunities for separately compensated teaching in summer or winter terms. As a faculty member in the Entomology Department, each appointee will participate in faculty meetings and department and campus service. To apply, please access the eTerp database posting at https://ejobs.umd.edu and submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, and names of 3 individuals who we may contact for letters of reference, by Nov. 1, 2024 for best consideration.

University of Maryland benefits are available. US Citizenship or work authorization is required.

Minimum Qualifications:

M.S. in Biology or related field, some undergraduate teaching experience, some experience with field or lab-based research

Preferences:

Ph.D. in Biology or related field, have taught full undergraduate course, training in pedagogy

Posting Date:

09/27/2024

Open Until Filled

Yes

Best Consideration Date

11/01/2024

Physical Demands

This position frequently presents information through vocal and written communication to individuals of various ages, socio-economic, and educational backgrounds.
Visual acuity is not essential given access to adaptive tools.

Diversity Statement:

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Women, minorities, LGBTQ+, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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