Lecturer

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Sep 11, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Lecturer
Department	SEBS-Plant Biology
Salary	Salary per Credit
Posting Summary	The Biotechnology Undergraduate Program in the Department of Plant Biology at the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, Rutgers University invites applicants for a Part time lecturer teaching position on the New Brunswick/Cook Campus for Spring 2025, beginning in January and ending in May. The position will be responsible for teaching a section of the course called Molecular Genetics Laboratory, a junior/senior level, 4 credit lecture/laboratory course within the Biotechnology curriculum. Course content investigates laboratory methods used to investigate the genetics of prokaryotic (bacteria) and eukaryotic (yeast) organisms. Methods include conducting mutagenesis using chemicals, transposons and gene deletion; cloning by heterologous expression and by complementation; and conducting genetic crosses to create new phenotypes. The successful candidate will report to the Undergraduate Program Director in Biotechnology and the Department Chair in Plant Biology, and will be required to administer and instruct the course in person on the SEBS-Rutgers campus.
Position Status	Part Time
Posting Number	24FA0873
Posting Open Date	09/04/2024
Posting Close Date

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	MS or PhD Degree in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or related discipline.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	A basic knowledge of genetics, molecular biology and microbiology of bacteria and yeast and the associated laboratory techniques. Sufficient knowledge in the areas of genetics, genomics, and molecular biology to connect the lecture components with laboratory exercises.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Overview	Molecular Genetics Laboratory is part of a three-course series requirement for Biotechnology majors taken during their junior and senior years. Learning goals for the course are assessed using quizzes, exams, written weekly lab analyses, lab reports and an oral presentation.
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Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants	Candidates must apply online at https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/235283 and submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy/interests, list of courses taught, and the names/contact info of at least three professional references.
Quick Link to Posting	https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/235283
Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Cook (RU-New Brunswick)
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details	59 Dudley Road - Foran Hall, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

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