Assistant Professor, Dialogues of Scientific Literacy

Summary:The College of Arts and Sciences is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor, Dialogues of Scientific Literacy. The Dialogues is an internationally recognized, innovative, and interdisciplinary core curriculum that blends collaborative in-class discussions and activities with real world experience. The college seeks applicants whose academic and practical experiences will interface strongly with the Dialogues of Scientific Literacy. The college requires faculty to teach courses in person/on campus in Boca Raton, Florida. Most On-campus undergraduate classes are conducted Monday through Thursday, in 2.5-hour class sessions, for four-week terms.Job Description:Essential duties and responsibilitiesTeach courses in accordance with college guidelinesParticipate in the college's assessment program of student performanceTimely response to student questions and concernsTimely submission of university reports and requirements, such as attendance, grades, and student progress reportsRequired knowledge, skills, and abilitiesCandidates must be proficient with using technology for instructional delivery, such as learning management systems (e.g. Canvas) and presentation software (e.g. PowerPoint)Candidates must have an appreciation of different learning styles to incorporate into their instructional deliveryCandidates must have excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skillsMinimum qualificationsCandidates must have a doctoral degree in a discipline appropriate to the position, which would include natural sciences such as biology or chemistry. Preference will be given to applicants who can teach non-calculus physics or organic chemistry or to applicants with previous post-secondary teaching experienceAll degrees must have been completed at a regionally accredited institutionTo ApplyCompleted applications will be reviewed upon receipt for match to potential needs. Only completed applications will be reviewed, which must include a short cover letter, resume or CV with detailed academic credentials, three letters of reference, and copies of all college transcripts. Before an applicant is approved to teach official transcripts will also be required.Accreditation and equal opportunityLynn University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, parenting status, veteran status or retirement status in its activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Lynn University does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Inquiries concerning the application of the non-discrimination policy may be directed to the Lynn University Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator at 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33431, View email address on click.appcast.io, or View phone number on click.appcast.io; or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Lynn University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, master's and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call View phone number on click.appcast.io for questions about the accreditation of Lynn University. 2020 Lynn UniversityAmericans with Disabilities ActPlease notify us at least five days in advance if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io.The Annual Security and Fire Safety ReportIn compliance with the Clery Act, the University annually provides a report to each student and current employee, as well as to prospective employees and students, that provides a detailed disclosure of information regarding campus security practices (including Emergency Response Plan, Timely Warnings, Emergency Warnings, Missing Persons, fire safety policies, fire prevention data, and Crime Log policies), as well as crime and fire-related incident statistics for the preceding year. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at lynn.edu/securityreportFor your health, Lynn University is smoke- and tobacco-free. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lynn-University