Lecturer - Online Entomology Program
Description of Work
The Department of Entomology at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR) invites applications for a Lecturer position. This 12-month (calendar year), 100% teaching, non-tenure track appointment is central to the delivery, advising, and student support functions of the department’s online M.S. program in Entomology, one of the first and most established online entomology degree programs in the United States. This position will be located in Lincoln, Nebraska. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Online Entomology Program provides one of the first online entomology degrees in the US and continues to be a very successful program. The online M.S. program typically has 50-70 students enrolled in any given semester. The vast majority are non-traditional students. The curriculum is robust, with over 20 course offerings at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and teaching is done by multiple instructors. Specific responsibilities for this position will focus on teaching, academic advising, and providing student-centered support. The successful candidate will teach a suite of undergraduate and graduate online classes (which may include forensic entomology and integrated pest management classes); serve as an academic advisor for online M.S. students; and provide direct support for student progress, retention, and degree completion. Additional responsibilities include participating in retention and placement activities and teaching outcomes assessment, instructional improvement, and teaching scholarship. This position is also expected to provide instructional improvement, leadership, and outreach (Science Literacy) teaching. Resident instruction also may be assigned as needed. The successful candidate also will be expected to be engaged with public programs (exhibits and outreach) in the department, public relations (i.e., presenting public lectures and writing popular articles), and student recruiting. Other department duties include contributing to University, Institute, College and Department programs through service on committees. Specific assignments may be changed over time based on departmental need.
Minimum Required Qualifications
- MS or higher degree in Entomology or a closely related discipline.
- Experience teaching university-level science classes.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience teaching effective asynchronous courses online.
- Experience relevant to forensic entomology.
- Experience delivering curricular content to and advising/mentoring graduate students.
Work Location (City, State)
Lincoln, NE
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required
No
Criminal History Background Check Required
No
Posted Salary
Not specified
How to Apply
Click on “Apply for this Job” and then “Faculty Application.” Complete the application and attach the following required docuements: A letter of interest that describes your qualifications for the job and anticipated contributions. Your curriculum vitae. Contact information for three professional references. A statement describing your philosophy and approach to teaching (2 page maximum). A statement describing your experience working in teams or groups and your anticipated contributions to creating environments in which every person and every interaction matters (2 page maximum). See https://go.unl.edu/ianrguide for guidance in writing this statement. Please note, the statements (items 4 and 5) will need to be combined into a single document and attached as “Other Document.”
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact
Jodi Mackin jmackin1@unl.edu