Assistant Teaching Professor

Rutgers University; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in higher education is seeking an Assistant Teaching Professor to join their dynamic team at the New Brunswick campus. This annually renewable position offers a unique opportunity to teach Systems Physiology and engage with a diverse student body in a large undergraduate course setting. The ideal candidate will possess a Ph.D. in a relevant life sciences discipline and have experience in university-level teaching, particularly with large classes. This role promises to be rewarding for those passionate about education and committed to fostering an engaging learning environment.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a relevant life sciences discipline required.
• Experience teaching large classes and active learning preferred.

Responsibilities

• Primary teaching responsibility in Systems Physiology course.
• Teaching responsibilities may include courses for non-science majors.

Skills

Teaching at university level

Active learning pedagogy

Systems Physiology

Cell Biology & Neuroscience

Education

Ph.D. in Life Sciences

Job description

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Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title: Assistant Teaching Professor

Department: SAS-DLS-Undergrad Instruction

Salary: Commensurate With Experience

Posting Summary

The Division of Life Sciences, Rutgers, The State University, Piscataway/New Brunswick campus, has an opening for an annually renewable, non-tenure track Assistant Teaching Professor position starting in the Fall 2025 semester. Primary teaching responsibility will be in Systems Physiology, a large upper-level undergraduate course. Other teaching responsibilities may include courses for non-science majors and/or upper-level Cell Biology & Neuroscience electives.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience: A Ph.D. in a relevant life sciences discipline and experience teaching at a university level are required. Experience teaching with a class size greater than 250 students and experience in the implementation of active learning pedagogy is preferred.

Application Instructions

Please provide a CV, cover letter, teaching statement, list of references, and if possible example(s) of your syllabi and student and/or peer evaluations of your teaching.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law.