Working title:

ZOOLOGY FACULTY ASSOCIATE

Official title:

ASSOC FACULTY ASSOC(D92FN) or ASST FACULTY ASSOC(D92LN)

Degree and area of specialization:

MS required - prefer degree in Biology/Zoology/Botany. Ph.D. preferred.

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:

Excellent management, instruction, and communications skills required.
Proficiency in laboratory implementation and computer applications (word processing, database spreadsheet programs, presentation software and electronic mail) are needed for use on a daily basis.
Strong interpersonal skills, self-motivation and dedication to maintaining quality undergraduate biology education required.
Experience with educational technology, academic assessment, web technology desirable.
Knowledge of and familiarity with campus academic resources recommended.

Principal duties:

Logistical support for Zoology/Botany 151/152. Support lecture, laboratory and discussion sections, multiple faculty members, and teaching assistants for at least 200-250 students each semester.

- Develop and prepare materials and questions for discussion sections each week
- Train and mentor teaching assistants, including at least one 2-3 hour meeting per week and informal meetings as needed throughout the week.
- Assist faculty with exam preparation, scheduling needs, and coordinating the use of instructional technology during three lectures per week.
- Match Biology 151 students with potential faculty mentors for the Mentored Research Project lab option in Biology 152 and review project proposals for 30 to 40 students in Biology 152.
- Advise students on course material, scheduling needs, and problems with exams.
- Prepare materials for each week's lab, maintain the lab and its equipment, and order supplies.
- Work closely with the other Biology 151-152 Course Coordinators to develop new course curricula and maintain a high standard of undergraduate biology education
- Assist in the development and revision of lab exercises
- Maintain class roster, manage/maintain and report student course grades, maintain section-level Learn @ UW website, respond to student questions in person and by email.
- Other duties as assigned.

This position also includes 4 weeks (one month) of summer employment

Additional Information:

This is a highly demanding and independent position which requires schedule flexibility and some weekend and evening work.

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION

Application must be received by: MAY 20, 2008

HOW TO APPLY:

Unless another application procedure has been specified above, please send resume and cover letter referring to Position Vacancy Listing #58948 to