Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
Non-Tenure Track Assistant Teaching Instructor |
| Department |
SAS - Earth & Planetary Sciences |
| Salary |
Commensurate With Experience |
| Posting Summary |
The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at the Rutgers University School of Arts and Sciences seeks to fill a full-time Non-Tenure Track Assistant Teaching Professor position to teach and coordinate 3 courses per semester in the area of physical geology. The instructor is expected to teach 2 sections of Planet Earth with enrollments of ~150 in each section as well as one additional class at the 100- or 200-level. Other courses may include Environmental Geology, Earthquakes and Volcanoes, or other courses in line with the expertise and experience of the instructor.
The Planet Earth course satisfies the Natural Science requirement and draws students from many different majors at Rutgers. The university has a highly diverse undergraduate student population, which is represented in these courses. Therefore, prior experience teaching to diverse groups and with in-person and virtual learning is preferred. |
| Position Status |
Full Time |
| Posting Number |
24FA0891 |
| Posting Open Date |
09/06/2024 |
| Posting Close Date |
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Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Earth and Planetary Sciences or a related field and past teaching experience. This will be a renewable appointment at the rank of Teaching Instructor and salary commensurate with experience. |
| Certifications/Licenses |
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
Previous experience teaching introductory geology or other introductory Earth science courses to both science and non-science majors. to non-geology majors in both in person and virtual formats. Experience with Online Learning Management Systems is required and familiarity with active learning and current pedagogical methods and course design is preferred. |
| Equipment Utilized |
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| Physical Demands and Work Environment |
Instruction will vary with some sections taught as in person and some in the virtual mode. |
| Overview |
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| Statement |
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, military status or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. |
Posting Details
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
Please submit the following:
A curriculum vitae (CV);
A 2-page (maximum) statement of teaching experience and teaching philosophy statement.
The names and contact information of 3 references.
We exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered. |
| Quick Link to Posting |
https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/235524 |
| Campus |
Rutgers University-New Brunswick |
| Home Location Campus |
Rutgers University - New Brunswick |
| City |
Piscataway |
| State |
NJ |
| Location Details |
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Pre-employment Screenings
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Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination. Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement |
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Sep 11, 2024