Assistant Director Academic, Biology, College of Arts and Sciences

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors > http://bit.ly/UCEMPL Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 47,000 students, 10,500 faculty and staff and 330,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, eight straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 athletic conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget tops $1.6 billion and its endowment totals $1.9 billion. About the Department
As the only life science department on the (Uptown) UC West Campus, the Department of Biological Sciences is dedicated to achieving excellence in a wide variety of undergraduate instruction for biology majors and non-majors and graduate training. Additional details can be found in the department's website (https://www.artsci.uc.edu/departments/biology.html).
Job Overview
The individual must be able to teach multiple laboratory sections of large 2000 level Human Anatomy and Physiology course (approximately 800 students per semester) aimed mostly at undergraduates seeking future training and careers in nursing and a variety of allied health professions. To accommodate future changes in enrollment, the individual may also be required to teach a lecture section(s) of Anatomy and Physiology or assume other responsibilities. The exact responsibilities may be modified as enrollment needs change, and classes may be offered during the day or evening.

Addition responsibilities include holding regular office hours to meet with students, replying to student communications in a timely manner and coordinating and collaborating with all the faculty and staff and faculty teaching and supporting the course,
Essential Functions

• Duties are directly related to conducting, directing, or assisting in the Anatomy and Physiology course sequence (BIOL 2001C and BIOL 2002C), consisting of student support, instruction of laboratory sections, and evaluation of student coursework. These duties comprise of at least 75% or more of the work assigned to the position.
• Administrative work elements such as laboratory preparation and course organization are considered secondary, non-academic, and must not exceed 25% of the work assigned.
• Academic director positions located in an academic department or academic unit may use this title as a secondary appointment for faculty members serving as directors. Such appointments would remain secondary to the faculty appointment; such faculty are subject to those policies and procedures applicable to their primary appointment and retain faculty benefits.

Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
Academic positions will require specific educational credentials and experience related to the program for which the position is responsible.
Additional Qualifications Considered

• At least one year of collegiate-level teaching experience.
• Some combination of collegiate-level courses in Anatomy and Physiology, Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy, Comparative Animal Physiology, or similar courses..
• Some graduate course work or a graduate degree in a biology field or education.

Physical Requirements/Work EnvironmentOffice environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.Application Process
Interested and qualified applicants must apply online and include the following:

• Resume including a list of all completed collegiate-level courses in the sciences.
• Cover letter (explaining your interest in the position).
• Statement of teaching philosophy and best practices.
• Statement of approaches for contributing to and supporting diversity and inclusion.
• List of three (3) professional references.

Review of applications will begin June 5, 2023 and continue until the position is filled.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range is $55,000.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

The University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion statement.

The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran.

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