Lecturer- College of Sciences, Molecular Microbiology & Immunology

Lecturer- College of Sciences, Molecular Microbiology & Immunology

Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 9574
Full/Part Time: Full Time

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The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Hispanic Serving University specializing in cyber, health, fundamental futures, and social-economic development. With more than 34,000 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio metropolitan region. UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service. The university embraces multicultural traditions and serves as a center for intellectual and creative resources as well as a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property-for Texas, the nation and the world. Learn more , on or on , , or .

UTSA, situated in a global city that has been a crossroads of peoples and cultures for centuries, values diversity and inclusion in all aspects of university life. As an institution expressly founded to advance the education of Mexican Americans and other underserved communities, our university is committed to ending generations of discrimination and inequity. UTSA, a premier public research university, fosters academic excellence through a community of dialogue, discovery and innovation that embraces the uniqueness of each voice.

Posting End Date

Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 03/23/2023. At the discretion of the hiring department, this position posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Salary

Salary Range: $45,000 for 9 months (Sept 1, 2023- May 31, 2023) and per lab for summer teaching

Hours per Week

Exempt Position: This is a full time, Fixed-Term Track (FTT) position with an expected period of appointment from 09/01/2023-08/31/2024. Appointment will be reviewed on an annual basis for renewal.

Required Application Materials

• Cover Letter is preferred.
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae is required
  
  Essential Functions
  
  Full time, Fix-term track (non-tenure track) position as an instructor/laboratory coordinator for the immunology teaching laboratory. Instruction duties may also include laboratories for introductory microbiology, upper level microbiology or other labs and lectures depending on the candidate's expertise. The duties associated with the position include, teaching, maintaining course Blackboard/Canvas sites online, general laboratory maintenance, stocking of supplies and equipment, mentoring teaching assistants and student technicians, and collaborating with faculty to advance the laboratory curriculum. The Lecturer will uphold and enforce all laboratory safety rules and policies as required by law. The Lecturer must be available to teach day and evening sections.
  
  In addition, candidates that have experience directing course-based undergraduate research experiences (CURE) are encouraged to apply. Opportunities exist to develop a CURE in conjunction with the research interests of existing UTSA faculty, or to develop a CURE in the candidate's area of expertise. For fulltime employment, duties could be split between directing a CURE and teaching regular laboratory sections.
  
  Primary duties:
• Serving as coordinator for the undergraduate immunology teaching laboratory.
• Teaching immunology-related courses and labs.
• Revise laboratory curriculum to align with current practices and advances in the immunology field.
• Work professionally and collegially with other faculty to advance and improve course content.
• Incorporate active or experiential learning or other evidence-based pedagogy.
• Directly supervise and contribute to the training of laboratory teaching assistants.
• Maintaining lab space, supplies, and equipment. Perform other duties as assigned
  
  Required Qualifications
  
  
  • M.S. in biological sciences or closely related field with 18 hours of graduate-level course work, preferably related to the Microbiology and Immunology field by date of hire.
    
    Preferred Qualifications
    
    • Experience in research-based immunology techniques, such as ELISA, antibody purification, Western blot, flow cytometry, etc.
    • Familiarity with IACUC and animal models
    • Evidence of excellence in teaching at a post-secondary or higher education level (summary of student evaluations)
    • Prior experience coordinating university-level teaching laboratories
    • Evidence of instructional development (details of course development)
    • Proficiency with Blackboard or Canvas
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      Working Conditions
      
      On Campus: Primary work location will be on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.
      
      Additional Information
      
      • UTSA is a tobacco free campus.
      • Letters of recommendation may be requested for short list candidates
      • This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
      • Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
        
        EO/AA Statement
        
        As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.
        
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