Teaching Assistant Professor - Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

The School of Life Sciences (SOLS) invites applications for one full-time, academic year (9 months), benefits-eligible Assistant Teaching Professor position with an anticipated start date of August 16, 2025. The position is 80% teaching and 20% service. Subsequent academic year renewals (Aug. 16 to May 15) are contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of resources, and the needs of the unit. Supplementary paid summer teaching may be available. Applicants should have a broad knowledge of evolutionary biology and ecology, and experience in college or university-level teaching and student mentoring. Ideally, applicants will also have experience teaching online courses and research experience in evolutionary biology, ecology, or a closely related field. The successful applicants will contribute to SOLS’ innovative online MS programs in Biology and Computational Life Sciences. They will be responsible for providing instruction in online master’s and undergraduate-level courses in ecology, behavioral ecology, and evolution. This includes supervising coursework for Applied Projects and Capstones for the Biology MS program. Responsibilities will also include supervising graduate teaching assistants and updating/developing course materials with other faculty and staff. This person will also provide service within the school, college, and university in capacities appropriate for the position. About the School of Life Sciences The School of Life Sciences is a broadly interdisciplinary community of undergraduate, M.S., and Ph.D. students, staff, and faculty members. We are committed to transforming science education and research by making learning more accessible, inclusive, and impactful through innovations in teaching and connections to nationally recognized research and education programs such as the Research in Inclusive STEM Education (RISE) Center. The School of Life Sciences is home to a large and growing Biological Sciences program for undergraduate and graduate students, including online and immersion MS students. SOLS is embedded within the larger community of ASU, a dynamic, progressive university dedicated to interdisciplinary collaborations, rethinking university education, and integrating excellence in research and teaching. The university has been ranked #1 in innovation by US News & World Report for the past ten years. We invite you to learn more about the School of Life Sciences and Arizona State University by visiting https://sols.asu.edu, and https://newamericanuniversity.asu.edu, respectively. About The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of Arizona State University, committed to improving communities on a local, national and global scale. We support the professional development and growth of our faculty and staff in their cutting-edge research to advance these aims. Within The College, our faculty engage with a large curious student body, guiding them as they grow into socially aware, critical thinkers and writers able to succeed in a wide range of careers and to address the challenges of the twenty-first century. Advancing the success of our students remains our top priority. To learn more about The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, please visit https://thecollege.asu.edu. About Arizona State University ASU exemplifies a new prototype for the American public research university. As articulated in the ASU Charter, ASU is a comprehensive public research university, measured not by whom it excludes, but by whom it includes and how they succeed; advancing research and discovery of public value; and assuming fundamental responsibility for the economic, social, cultural and overall health of the communities it serves. Required Qualifications: • A PhD in evolutionary biology, ecology, or a closely related field by the time of appointment • Demonstrated experience teaching university-level ecology and evolution courses • Demonstrated evidence of organizational and communication skills Desired Qualifications: • Three (3) or more years of university-level teaching experience • Three (3) or more years of research experience in ecology, or a closely related field • Demonstrated experience teaching university-level biology courses in alternative delivery modalities such as hybrid or online • Experience creating online curriculum • Experience teaching both graduate and undergraduate courses online • Experience in using technology to supplement and improve pedagogy • A record of using evidence-based methods of teaching that promote mastery of evolution and ecology concepts and advance higher-order critical thinking, as evidenced by instruction and assessments • Demonstrated commitment to serving and understanding the particular needs of online students • Experience supervising and mentoring teaching assistants • Participation in the higher education community and professional development activities (for example, authoring educational and scientific publications, presenting at conferences, attending workshops, etc.) • Demonstrated commitment to working with faculty, staff, students and communities to advance the principles of the ASU Charter Application Instructions: The application deadline is December 4, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled. Candidates will be asked to create or use an existing Interfolio Dossier to submit the following application materials:(1) a cover letter, (2) a comprehensive curriculum vitae, (3) a teaching statement (two-page limit), (4) evidence of teaching excellence (e.g., summative assessments, lesson plans, curriculum, sample lesson/video, etc.), (5) name and contact information (including email address) for 3 references who may be contacted at a later stage of consideration. All applications must be submitted via Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/158064. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement A background check is required for employment. 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