Lecturer
Department of Microbiology
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Cornell University Ithaca, New York
The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) at Cornell embraces
diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports
students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We strongly
encourage individuals from underrepresented identities to apply.
CALS is a pioneer of
purpose-driven science and Cornell University’s second-largest college. We work
across disciplines to tackle the challenges of our time through world-renowned
research, education, and outreach. The questions we probe and the answers we
seek focus on three overlapping concerns: natural and human systems; food,
energy and environmental resources; and social, physical, and economic
well-being.
The Department of Microbiology in the College of
Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) at Cornell University has ten active
research laboratories that focus on molecular and environmental microbiology.
It serves as the home Department for the Graduate Field of Microbiology (with
more than 40 affiliated faculty members) and provides a center for instruction
related to numerous aspects of microbial biology.
What You Will Do
As a Lecturer, you will teach
one introductory Microbiology course in coordination with faculty and staff. You
will provide students with a comprehensive overview of the biology of microorganisms,
with emphasis on bacteria. Topics include microbial cell structure and
function, physiology, metabolism, genetics, diversity, and ecology. The
teaching assignment may change to meet the needs of the curriculum. Your responsibilities include:
- Preparing
material for assigned laboratory and lecture courses.
- Assisting
in writing and grading midterm and final practical assignments.
- Writing
quiz and exam questions; leading discussion sections.
- Mentoring
and helping to supervise Teaching Assistants.
- Assisting
in updating the course materials.
- Evaluating
student lab reports and exams.
This is a full-time
9-month academic-year appointment. This is a three-year appointment with
possible extension depending on funding and performance.
What We Need
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who will bring
an innovative approach to the classroom. We need someone who can build rapport
with students and excel at building relationships with faculty and staff. Additionally,
we need someone who has:
- Master’s degree in
Microbiology or closely related field.
- Experience in teaching
college-level biology courses.
- Substantial laboratory
research experience in microbiology and/or molecular biology.
- Ability to work with a
diverse group of undergraduate and graduate students.
If you possess these experiences and skills, this
may be the role for you! There are a few other qualifications that we
would view as incredibly helpful in this role, including:
- Doctorate
degree or advanced course work preferred.
Rewards and Benefits
We hope you appreciate great benefits. Cornell receives national
recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, well-being,
sustainability, and diversity initiatives.
- Our
benefits program includes comprehensive health care options, employee discounts
with local and national retail brands, and generous retirement contributions.
- Our leave
provisions include three weeks of vacation and 12 holidays: e.g., an
end-of-year winter break, from December 25 through January 1.
- Cornell's
impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Part-time Study and
Employee Degree Program, Tuition Aid for external education, and Cornell
Children's Tuition Assistance program.
- We invite you to follow this link to get more information: https://hr.cornell.edu/summaries-benefits.
To apply:
Please apply via Academic Jobs
Online (https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/18556).
Qualified candidates should submit a short cover letter, curriculum vitae,
contact information for three references, a teaching statement, and a statement
of contribution to diversity, equity and inclusion via the website.
Applications will be reviewed as received, continuing until a suitable
applicant is identified. For more information, please contact Dr. John Helmann at jdh9@cornell.edu.
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
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students, and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose and contribute
creative ideas to further the university's mission of teaching, discovery, and
engagement.
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University’s heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing
AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. We also recognize a lawful preference in
employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian
reservations.
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Pay Ranges: The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:
- Prior relevant work or industry experience.
- Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
- Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)
- Unique applicable skills.
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