Assistant Professor, Dialogues of Scientific Literacy

Lynn University; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Lynn University in Boca Raton, FL seeks an Assistant/Associate Professor for Dialogues of Scientific Literacy. The role focuses on teaching on-campus courses in a dynamic, inter-disciplinary curriculum and engaging students through collaborative activities and real-world application.

The successful candidate will contribute to assessment programs, respond to student inquiries promptly, and maintain timely documentation of attendance, grades, and progress while supporting diverse learning styles.

Qualifications

• PhD in a discipline appropriate to the position (natural sciences such as biology or chemistry).
• Experience with on-campus teaching and varied learning styles.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in person on campus in Boca Raton, FL.
• Participate in assessment of student performance.
• Respond to student questions and concerns in a timely manner.
• Submit university reports and maintain records (attendance, grades, progress).

Education

Doctoral degree (PhD) in a natural science discipline

Tools

Canvas LMS

PowerPoint

Job description

Summary:

The College of Arts and Sciences is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor, Dialogues of Scientific Literacy. The Dialogues is an internationally recognized, innovative, and interdisciplinary core curriculum that blends collaborative in-class discussions and activities with real world experience. The college seeks applicants whose academic and practical experiences will interface strongly with the Dialogues of Scientific Literacy. The college requires faculty to teach courses in person/on campus in Boca Raton, Florida. Most On-campus undergraduate classes are conducted Monday through Thursday, in 2.5-hour class sessions, for four-week terms.

Job Description:

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Teach courses in accordance with college guidelines
• Participate in the college's assessment program of student performance
• Timely response to student questions and concerns
• Timely submission of university reports and requirements, such as attendance, grades, and student progress reports

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Candidates must be proficient with using technology for instructional delivery, such as learning management systems (e.g. Canvas) and presentation software (e.g. PowerPoint)
• Candidates must have an appreciation of different learning styles to incorporate into their instructional delivery
• Candidates must have excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidates must have a doctoral degree in a discipline appropriate to the position, which would include natural sciences such as biology or chemistry. Preference will be given to applicants who can teach non-calculus physics or organic chemistry or to applicants with previous post-secondary teaching experience
• All degrees must have been completed at a regionally accredited institution

Accreditation and equal opportunity

Lynn University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, parenting status, veteran status or retirement status in its activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Lynn University does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Inquiries concerning the application of the non-discrimination policy may be directed to the Lynn University Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator at 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33431, [e-mail], or [phone]; or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

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