Employment Opportunities

The KAS is now recruiting applicants for the following position(s):

Brescia University Lab Coordinator/Instructor for Chemistry and Biology-PR# 13-02

Brescia University, a Catholic liberal arts university in the Ursuline tradition, seeks a lab coordinator/instructor for Chemistry and Biology. The position is non-tenure track (annually renewable) and will be approximately half-time instruction and half-time administrative.

GOALS

• The position requires a minimum of a M.S. degree in either discipline with graduate courses that provide experience in both disciplines (e.g., biotechnology or environmental science). Teaching experience at the college or university level is preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Duties and responsibilities:
• -Teach introductory lectures and labs for a total of 6-7 contact hours per semester. The ideal candidate will be able to teach general chemistry labs, introductory chemistry for pre-nursing, introductory biology for non-majors, and introductory environmental science for nonmajors.
• -Lab coordination for labs in both departments. Responsibilities include ordering supplies and lab set-up and clean up.
• -Supervision of work study students.
• -Maintaining chemical inventory and managing the chemical hygiene plan.
• -Maintenance of equipment.

STIPEND

• Position is pending budget approval and is open until filled. BRESCIA UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The position requires a minimum of a M.S. degree in either discipline with graduate courses that provide experience in both disciplines (e.g., biotechnology or environmental science). Teaching experience at the college or university level is preferred. Complete applications will include an application letter, a vita, a statement of teaching philosophy, copies of college transcripts, and contact information for at least three professional references. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled (applications received by February 15 will be guaranteed full consideration) and should be sent either electronically or by mail to: Brescia University Human Resources Office PR# 13-02 717 Frederica Street Owensboro, KY 42301 (Tammy.Keller@Brescia.edu)

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Visiting Assistant Professor Organismal Biology/Zoology

Visiting Assistant Professor Organismal Biology/Zoology Kentucky Wesleyan College. Position has Visiting status for Academic Year 2013-14 but there is potential of becoming a permanent position. Additional information about KWC, the Biology Department, and the Owensboro Community may be found at: -http://www.kwc.edu -http://www.kwc.edu/page.php?page=191 (Biology and zoology) http://www.owensboro.org/ -http://edc.owensboro.com/ -http://www.owensboromls.com/

GOALS

• Qualifications
• Ph.D. in Biology or Zoology, post-doctoral experience preferred, ABD’s will be considered
• A commitment to undergraduate teaching and involving undergraduates in research
• Drive and desire to develop a strong, high quality program in Zoology
• Ability to work collaboratively

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop the zoology major to its full potential
• Teach a variety of courses to Zoology and Biology majors including but not limited to: General Biology, Ecology, and other courses appropriate to the major at the upper level based on the applicants’ expertise
• Encourage and oversee relevant faculty-student research
• Advise students
• Contribute your professional expertise to the college and larger external community

STIPEND

• Commensurate with experience

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION: Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, transcripts (unofficial acceptable for initial application), and names and contact information for references to: Dr. Evelyn Hiatt, Chair of Biology, Kentucky Wesleyan College, 3000 Frederica Street, Owensboro, KY 42301 or ehiatt@kwc.edu.

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