Job Description

The School of STEM Department of Natural Sciences at Vermont State University invites applications for a Part-Time teaching position for Spring 2025 (January 21 - May 16, 2025).

The course to be taught is - BIO 1122L - Biology II - Lab

BIO 1122 - Biology II is the continuation of BIO 1121 - Biology I. BIO 1122 is the second part of this comprehensive introductory biology series (Biology I and Biology II), and emphasizes the molecular, cellular, genetic, and organismal level. BIO 1122L is the laboratory component of the course.

3 hours of laboratory instruction per week at VTSU Castleton Campus

Minimum Qualifications: 
The successful candidate will have a Master's degree or better in Biology, a related field or equivalent experience in the field.  Teaching experience at the college level is preferable.

Additional information about the department’s programs and Vermont State University may be viewed at the VTSU website, www.vermontstate.edu.

Salary: 
Based on credits previously taught per VSC-VSCPTF Bargaining Unit Agreement.

Application Information: 
Applicants interested in applying must submit a Cover Letter, Resume/CV and Unofficial College Transcripts (official transcripts will be required if hired).

Applications will be accepted until positions are filled or by date specified. However, applications received after the initial screening will be considered at the discretion of the College. Vermont State University strongly encourages applications from members of ethnic minority groups and other under-represented backgrounds.

Vermont State University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, religion, ancestry, place of birth, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age or veteran status, or against a qualified individual with a disability, or any other person whose status is protected under local, state or federal laws. In compliance with ADA requirements, we will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant.

All full-time and some part-time positions are subject to a criminal background check. Any offer of employment is conditional upon successful completion of these checks.

About Vermont State University

Vermont State University (VTSU) combines and builds upon the history of Castleton University, Northern Vermont University, and Vermont Technical College, as they merged to become a single accredited institution on July 1, 2023. At VTSU, students always come first. Our experience is designed to empower students to thrive in their personal and professional lives, becoming compassionate facilitators of positive change to shape Vermont and beyond. We stand as Vermont's regional public university with interconnected campuses and sites dispersed throughout the state, a community dedicated to providing accessible and affordable higher learning. Our innovative, relevant programs focus on student success and career readiness and meet students where they are on their educational journey. In the sciences, we continue to be committed to excellence in faculty scholarship, student-faculty collaboration, and teaching in a student-centered environment.  

Application Process

Applicants should include the following information as attachments:

1) A cover letter that summarizes their teaching interests and relevant experience and includes a reflection on the candidate's potential to contribute to an inclusive environment;

2) a curriculum vitae; and

3) the names and contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented groups, persons with disabilities and individuals who can contribute to an inclusive climate of education and scholarship.

Location: VTSU Castleton Campus, Castleton, Vermont

This general outline illustrates the type of work which characterizes the job classification. It is not an all-encompassing statement of the specific duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of individual positions assigned to the classification.

VTSU values individual differences that can be engaged in the service of learning. Diverse experiences from people of varied backgrounds inform and enrich our community. VTSU strongly encourages applications from historically marginalized and underrepresented populations. VTSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer, in compliance with ADA requirements, and will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant. Please contact Human Resources for assistance with accommodations at humanresources@vermontstate.edu.

NOTE: This job may be subject to a fingerprint-supported criminal background check. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the satisfactory results of this check.

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