DepartmentBiology
Position Summary
The Department of Biology at Metropolitan State University of Denver invites
applications for a one-year, non-tenure track lecturer position to begin
August 2024. This full time appointment has the opportunity to be renewed.
This position is focused on teaching key department courses with strong
and/or growing enrollment primarily in the field of Microbiology, although
other courses may be taught based on the applicant's background. For more
information on the Department of Biology, please visit: .
MSU Denver and the Department of Biology are committed to active and strategic
initiatives in our work toward educational equity and promoting a culture of
access and inclusion for our students, staff, and faculty. We seek to
sustain an inclusive community where all individuals at MSU Denver and in the
Department of Biology are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and are
provided proper resources and skillsets to be successful. This success is not
limited to our biology-focused education, but also to the broader
development of our students as engaged citizens and valued contributors to the
discipline, the community, and society.
At MSU Denver, we recognize the value of everyone and every group as part of
an inclusive community of belonging. Differences can include but are not
limited to culture, race, ethnicity, color, national origin,
language, sex, physical appearance, pregnancy, marital/partner
status, age, (dis)ability, neurodiversity, creed, religious or
spiritual beliefs, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, class,
education, gender identity/expression, veteran status, political
affiliation, political philosophy, and more. We recognize that these
difference
MSU Denver enrolls over 17,000 students, where nearly 60% are first
generation and over 55% are students of color. Located in downtown Denver,
we are a designated (HSI), an INSIGHT Into Diversity Higher Education
Excellence in Diversity () Award winner for 10 consecutive years, and
the only certified institution in Colorado. As the third largest institution
of higher education in Colorado and the only institution with an open access
mission, MSU Denver is a model university for today's college students.
The University serves the most diverse undergraduate student population in the
state, as well as the most first-generation students and Deferred Action for
Childhood Arrivals students. MSU Denver is particularly interested in
applicants who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds
and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for
under-represented and historically minoritized groups.
Responsibilities
Teach 30 semester credit hours per academic year, including all required
laboratories. The successful candidate will teach lower division courses that
may include Introductory Biology, Introductory Microbiology for Nursing
Students with Lab, General Microbiology with Lab, and upper division
microbiology courses that could include microbial physiology, pathogenic
microbiology, microbial genetics, virology, immunology, microbial
ecology, and mycology. The position's teaching role will primarily be in
person, with an option for online and/or hybrid instruction for some
non-lab courses. A candidate with the appropriate background may also be
expected to teach non-microbiology/non-introductory courses such as
vertebrate zoology. The successful candidate will also be expected to hold
five
Expectations for teaching, academic advising, and service are clearly
defined by university and departmental guidelines for retention.
Required Qualifications
Earned master's degree in Microbiology or closely related discipline
completed no later than the start of the fall 2024 semester in early August
Preferred Qualifications
Earned PhD in Microbiology or closely related discipline completed no later
than the start of the fall 2024 s mester in early August
Demonstrated ability to teach introductory-level biology courses and lower and
upper division college microbiology courses, such as general microbiology,
microbial physiology, virology, or similar courses as evidenced by
teaching experience, graduate training, and/or professional expertise.
Additional teaching expertise outside of microbiology is welcome
Experience with teaching, mentoring, and/or advising a diverse urban
student population including but not limited to students of color, LGBTQIA
students, students from low-income backgrounds, first-generation
students, students with disabilities, undocumented students,
nontraditional students, student veterans, and English-language learners
Salary for Announcement
The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $57,000 at Lecturer
level. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based
upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal
equity, education, experience, specialty and training.
MSUDenver offers excellent benefits that include medical, dental,
retirement, tuition benefit, freeRTDpass, and more. For a brief overview
of these options, please visit our Benefits section.
Instructions to Apply
Complete applications received by March 13, 2024 at 11:59 PM MST will...
For full info follow application link.
Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus
community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms.