Description

The mission of The University of Bridgeport is to promote academic excellence, personal responsibility, and commitment to service. Distinctive curricula in an international, culturally diverse supportive learning environment prepare graduates for life and leadership in an increasingly interconnected world.

Position Description Summary/Purpose:

The Department of Biology at the University of Bridgeport invites applications for full-time faculty with broad expertise in organismal biology, environmental science, freshwater or marine biology, and/or ecology. We are additionally seeking candidates with experience teaching introductory courses in general biology and natural science. We seek candidates who are committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service, and whose research is accessible to undergraduate collaborators and master’s students. This is a 12-month full-time faculty position. Teaching schedules may include days, evenings and/or weekends, according to the department's needs.

Review of applicants will begin on Tuesday May 28 and continue until the position is filled.

Full-time faculty members at the University of Bridgeport are responsible for maintaining the highest academic standards in their disciplines. Faculty advise students; develop and maintain curriculum; stay current in their disciplines; stay current with pedagogy and teaching methodology; participate in on- and off-campus staff development activities; fulfill administrative responsibilities relevant to their positions; and participate in college and community service.

Essential Job Functions/Primary Responsibilities

• The ideal candidate will have the ability to teach across the biology curriculum with specialization preference in related fields, serving the needs of the undergraduate and graduate degree curricula as well as General Education requirements and introductory course for students in the Health Sciences.
• Develop course materials and ensure that each course contains essential curricular components, has appropriate content and pedagogy, maintains currency, and is aligned with program and course outcomes. 
• Apply best pedagogical practices to the assessment of student learning outcomes, organization of LMS resources, and classroom management, within the framework of the UB syllabus template.  
• Engage in research and scholarly activities within your discipline and engage students in your research.
• Attend department meetings and participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of program goals and curriculum review based on student learning outcomes.
• Demonstrate professional attitude, philosophy, compassion, and commitment that promotes student growth and learning.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Ability and Skill: 

• Demonstrated commitment to developing and fostering best practices and policies to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and build an environment in which all members of the University community are treated with respect and dignity.
• Ability to work in laboratory settings and maintain safety protocols.
• Experience with developing online course materials, including developing innovative online experiential learning.
• Ability to work flexibly according to the needs of the department, including evening classes and online.
• Ability to analyze, synthesize and interpret student learning outcome data to improve teaching and learning.
• Ability to exercise individual initiative, independent action, and sound judgment.
• Ability to work collegially in a team environment.

Qualifications

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Doctorate in biology or related field in the Natural Sciences preferred. Master’s degree considered in alignment with department needs and candidate expertise and experience.
• Expertise in one or more aspects of organismal biology and a well-developed research program is highly desirable.
• Expertise in designing and managing Laboratory instruction.
• Candidates with a track record or expertise in research using one or more data science tools (genomics, bioinformatics tool development, GIS, etc.) are preferred.
• Candidates with a track record of peer-reviewed publications and/or externally funded research will be given preference.
• Ability to demonstrate effectiveness in working with diverse populations.

Required Application materials:

Review of applicants will begin on Tuesday May 28 and continue until the position is filled.

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover letter which addresses the applicant’s strengths with respect to addressing areas of need within the department.

Full-Time Employee Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401k employer match
• Employee & dependent life insurance
• Great tuition benefits for employee, spouse & dependents
• PTO program

(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between The University of Bridgeport and employee. It is used as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.)

The University of Bridgeport provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. The University of Bridgeport complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.