Emory University: Assistant Teaching Professor

Society for Integrative & Comparative Biology; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Atlanta is seeking an Assistant Teaching Professor to teach courses in biochemistry and cell biology. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. and experience in pedagogy, with responsibilities including teaching four courses a year and training Lab Instructors. This is an opportunity to join a respected faculty at a leading research university.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to pedagogy and teaching.
• Experience teaching biochemistry and/or cell biology.
• Ability to collaborate with Lab Instructors.

Responsibilities

• Teach commonly four courses per year.
• Train a team of Lab Instructors.
• Contribute to the governance of the department.

Skills

Teaching experience

Evidence-based teaching practices

Advising undergraduates

Education

Ph.D. in biological sciences

Job description

About the Position

The Department of Biology at Emory University invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor position.

We seek candidates with a Ph.D. in the biological sciences with a strong commitment to pedagogy and a specific interest in teaching and advising undergraduates. Applicants having prior experience with evidence-based teaching practices are encouraged to apply; postdoctoral experience is preferred.

Faculty appointments will be made at the Assistant Teaching Professor level. Established over 25 years ago, the teaching track in Emory College is one of the strongest and longest-running in the country.

Emory is a top research university located in Atlanta, a culturally rich city of historical significance in the civil rights movement. Atlanta https://discoveratlanta.com/ offers a variety of cultural, social, and recreational opportunities with a mild climate. You can learn more about the history and values of the Emory Biology Department here: https://biology.emory.edu/about/abc/index.html. Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Responsibilities

Successful candidates will demonstrate experience and ability to teach biochemistry and/or cell biology, as well as second-semester introductory biology labs. The latter involves working with and training a team of Lab Instructors and collaborating with the first-semester lab coordinator as well as the support of two full-time staff for material preparation. In addition to teaching, commonly four courses per year, successful applicants will be expected to contribute to the academic life and governance of the Department, College of Arts and Sciences, and the University.

Qualifications

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in the biological sciences with a strong commitment to pedagogy and a specific interest in teaching and advising undergraduates. Prior experience with evidence-based teaching practices and postdoctoral experience are preferred.

The appointee will join a cohesive group of tenure‑track (25) and teaching‑track (14) faculty working collaboratively in the teaching, research, and service missions of Emory University. Department of Biology faculty are committed to creating a respectful community of educators and scholars and seek colleagues who are eager to nurture and support growth of students, staff, and faculty.

Application Requirements

The application materials should include:

• A statement of teaching experience, interests and philosophy.
• Any additional information related to professional development, pedagogical scholarship or evidence of teaching effectiveness that speaks to your commitment to teaching and mentoring undergraduates.

Items 3-4 should not exceed six pages combined.

Review Process

Review of applications will start Monday, December 1; applications received by Monday, December 15 will receive full consideration. Applicants selected for first consideration will be invited for an initial Zoom interview. Finalists will be invited to Emory campus for an in‑person interview.

Contact

For questions about the position, please contact the chair of the search committee, Arri Eisen, at [e-mail]. For technical assistance with Interfolio, contact [e-mail] or call [phone].

Equal Opportunity

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.