Position title
Adjunct Instructor of Biology - Remote
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Job Description - The Interior Alaska Campus of the College of Rural and Community Development at the University of Alaska Fairbanks seeks applicants for an adjunct Instructor to teach a Human Biology course via distance.

Responsibilities - KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:• Knowledge of human biology, anatomy and physiology, biochemistry and genetics.• Knowledge of pedagogical skills• Experience in interdisciplinary and cross-cultural work and research• Ability to design educational materials for online courses• Ability to teach effectively and engagingly online• Excellent interpersonal skills.• Excellent organizational abilitiesDUTIES: The successful applicant will synchronously teach a lower-division Human biology course online. This position requires distance online teaching in the evening and/or weekends on Alaska standard time.The expectations with regard to teaching are as follows:• Prepare syllabi consistent with approved UAF Faculty Senate course guidelines;• Work with the department chair, program chair and other faculty members to create course material for online teaching.• Employ best practices and current pedagogical approaches to create an effective and engaging learning experience for students in an online;• Be willing to work with non-traditional students and students from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds;• Prepare and deliver lectures;• Evaluate student learning using formative and summative assessments and provide regular and timely feedback to students on their learning;• Hold weekly office hours and respond to student requests for assistance in an appropriate and timely manner;• Complete all required training and remain current on safety requirements stipulated by the UAF’s Office of Environmental Health, Safety and Risk Management.

Qualifications - DESIRED EXPERIENCE: Some online teaching experience.REQUIRED EDUCATION OR TRAINING: Ph.D. in biology, biochemistry, or related field of biomedical sciences.

Contact - Dr. Anshul Pandya, aapandya@alaska.edu

Comments - Review Date: Ongoing Review.NOTE: To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized for unrestricted employment in the United States. No work visas will be sponsored for this position.Reasonable Accommodation Statement: The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.Affirmative Action Statement: UA is an AA/EO employer and educational institution and prohibitsillegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscriminationBackground Check: The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on a background check.Public Disclosure Statement: Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.The University of Alaska is a Drug-Free Workplace. The University of Alaska campuses are tobacco-free.Training Policy: It is the policy of the University of Alaska (UA) that all employees are required to complete training to meet the requirements of the positions they hold and to complete the required training within a specified period to remain employed at the UA.Contact Information:1. If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact the University of Alaska HR at 907-450-8200.2. Dr. Anshul Pandya. Chair, Community-Based Science Dept, CRCD, UAF. (aapandya@alaska.edu)

Job Confirmation # - 208526017

Post End Date - 09/15/2023

Contacts

Location - Remote

Website - https://www.uaf.edu/iac/

Email - aapandya@alaska.edu

Job Confirmation # - 208526017

Post End Date - 09/15/2023

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Date posted
May 18, 2023
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