Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor, Teaching And Learning In Entomology

Req Id: 30648

Job Title: Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor, Teaching and Learning in Entomology

Job Description:

Position

The Department of Entomology at Purdue University is seeking an Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor of Teaching and Learning. The ideal candidate will have a background in entomology and teaching pedagogy. The position would contribute to a thriving Insect Biology program consisting of nearly 100 undergraduate and graduate students, while working with a collaborative community of 20+ entomology faculty. The position would also have opportunities for engaging with the broader teaching & learning community at the College and University levels (e.g., Purdue's Center for Instructional Excellence).

Responsibilities

This is an academic year appointment, primarily focused on innovative instruction in core entomology and service courses (e.g., ENTM 10500 Insects: Friend and Foe, ENTM 20600/20700: General Entomology Lecture/Lab), contributions to development of the undergraduate curriculum, and support for undergraduate recruitment. Potential exists for teaching distance/online courses during the academic year. The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Contribute to the achievement of instructional outcomes by teaching courses, and developing instructional materials at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

• Contribute to research in the scholarship of teaching and learning.

• Support the Department's academic programs through student mentoring.

• Participate in strategic planning for the undergraduate curriculum and Insect Biology major.

• Contribute to recruitment efforts to maintain or increase enrollment in the Insect Biology major.

• Work synergistically with faculty from within the Department of Entomology and across the College of Agriculture to support the University's teaching, research, and extension missions.

• Engage in outreach and service within and outside of the Department.

Qualifications

A PhD in entomology, biology, or other life science-related fields, by the time of appointment. Demonstrated teaching experience.

Required

• Experience in instruction at the undergraduate and/or graduate level including the development, delivery and assessment of academic courses.

• Experience in the scholarship of teaching and learning.

• Experience mentoring students at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.

• A background check is required for employment in this position.

Salary and Benefits

Commensurate with experience. Excellent fringe benefit package that includes Fidelity retirement program, medical, life and disability insurance and sabbatical leave.

To Apply

To Apply: Application materials should include:

• Cover letter describing the applicant's qualifications and experience

• Curriculum vitae

• Statement of teaching philosophy and approaches to teaching

• Contact information for three individuals from which we may solicit letters of reference

All materials must be combined into one PDF and uploaded electronically to the resume field via SuccessFactors Site.

Applications received by April 28, 2024, will be assured of review. For more information contact the Search Committee Co-Chairs, Krystal Hans (hans3@purdue.edu) or Ian Kaplan (ikaplan@purdue.edu).

Department of Entomology and College of Agriculture

The Department is an integral part of the College of Agriculture, one of the world's leading colleges of agricultural, food, life, and natural resource sciences and ranked fifth in the world in the 2023 QS World University Rankings. The College is deeply committed to the three land-grant missions (teaching, research, and extension), to international activities and perspectives that span all missions, and to excellence in all we do. The College of Agriculture and the Department of Entomology are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Our leadership, faculty, staff, and students are engaged in many efforts that are consistent with this commitment. The College has 11 academic departments and includes 309 faculty, 2,889 undergraduate students, and 700 graduate students. The College's current strategic plan can be accessed at Strategic Plan (purdue.edu).

. The College is deeply committed to the three land-grant missions (teaching, research, and extension), to international activities and perspectives that span all missions, and to excellence in all we do. The College of Agriculture and the Department of Entomology are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Our leadership, faculty, staff, and students are engaged in many efforts that are consistent with this commitment. The College has 11 academic departments and includes 309 faculty, 2,889 undergraduate students, and 700 graduate students. The College's current strategic plan can be accessed at Strategic Plan (purdue.edu).

Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

FLSA Status

Exempt

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Posting Start Date: 4/2/24