Lecturer (Part-time)

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Oct 28, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Lecturer (Part-time)
Department	SEBS-Eco,Evol& Natrl Resources
Salary	Salary per Credit
Posting Summary	The School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, Rutgers, invites applications for part-time instructors (Lecturers) for Spring 2025 to teach in various undergraduate courses offered by the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Natural Resources, which will be taught on the Cook/Douglass campus. The lecturers will be responsible for meeting with the class weekly to provide lectures and/or hands-on lab instruction. The lecturers will also prepare, proctor, and grade homework, labs, quizzes, and exams, as well as provide a final course grade. The lecturers will prepare and post material to the class Canvas website and respond to student email correspondence and will hold weekly office hours to provide one-on-one or small group mentoring and/or consultation. The lecturers will coordinate any other requirements related to the instruction of the course. For Spring 2025, we seek lecturers for the following five courses: Principles of Evolution (3 credits) Ornithology (4 credits) Silvaculture (3 credits) Principles of Ecology (1/3 of course, 1 credit) Fundamentals of Evolution Lab (1 credit, Mondays)
Position Status	Part Time
Posting Number	24FA0966
Posting Open Date
Posting Close Date	11/15/2024

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Hold a Masters or PhD in a relevant discipline (biology, ecology, botany, zoology, natural resources, or other related fields. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated teaching experience and effectiveness.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Must be proficient in Canvas.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	In-person
Overview	The School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, located on the George H. Cook Campus, is one of the largest schools of Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. We pursue excellence in research, teaching, and outreach in areas of study that address the biological spectrum from molecules to ecosystems. Our emphasis is on both the fundamental sciences and the social and human dimensions.
Statement	The Department of Ecology, Evolution and Natural Resources specializes in ecology, evolution, and natural resource conservation. We study the evolutionary origins and maintenance of biodiversity, conserving and restoring native ecosystems, and issues of global change such as managing natural resources within urban ecosystems.

Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link to Posting	https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/236500
Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Cook (RU-New Brunswick)
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

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