The University of Denver is situated in the Denver metro area, a vibrant anddiverse urban center in the Rocky Mountain region that is home to nearly 2.6million people. Our urban location supports faculty and student relationshipswith a number of local educational and cultural institutions. TheUniversity, ranked in the top 100 universities in the country, iscomprised of approximately 5600 undergraduates, 6200 graduate students,and nearly 700 full-time faculty. DU and the Department of Biological Sciencesis strongly committed to building a diverse and inclusive educationalenvironment, which is in full accord with the value that DU places on itscommitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Candidates mustdemonstrate ability to integrate content and issues relating to, and to workeffectively with, ethnically/racially diverse populations.

　　Position Summary

　　The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Denver invitesapplications for a full-time Teaching Assistant Professor position in ourteaching professorial track (non-tenure track) for the academic year2024-2025 beginning September 1, 2024. The position will be responsible forteaching undergraduate biology courses for non-science majors with possibilityof major's courses in area of specialization. The duties include teachingsix courses per year (quarter system) plus service including advising.

　　Appointments at this rank will be made initially as a one-year contractrenewable on a yearly basis for three years, followed by a three-yearcontract where renewal is contingent on formal performance review. TheTeaching Professorial Series provides opportunity for promotion andadvancement within the series. The University is especially interested incandidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academiccommunity through teaching, service, and possibly research.

　　Essential Functions

　　Teaching non-major Biology coursesAcademic advising for Biology majorsRequired Qualifications

　　Ph.D. degree from a life science discipline.

　　Demonstrated ability to teach college level biology courses.Preferred Qualifications

　　Experience in teaching and developing college level biology curriculum,especially for non-science majors.Working Environment

　　Standard office environment.

　　Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high.Noise level is quiet to moderate.Physical Activities

　　Ability to sit in front of a computer for an extended period of time.

　　Occasionally required to move about the office/campus with the capabilityof transporting objects up to 20 lbs.Work ScheduleWhile the University's administrative offices are open Monday - Friday,8:00 am - 4:30 pm, faculty schedules vary from term to term and arebased on courses taught, service commitments, and research agendas. TheUniversity's academic calendars are posted on the registrar's website(the law school is on a semester system and has a different academiccalendar).

　　Application Deadline

　　For best consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00p.m. (MST) January 5, 2024.

　　Special Instructions

　　Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Onlyapplications submitted online will be accepted.

　　Salary Grade Number:

　　The salary grade for the position is UC.

　　Salary Range:

　　The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $72,000.

　　The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents itsgood faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at thetime of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than theposted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate willbe determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selectedcandidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equityconsiderations, and available market information, but n t based on acandidate's sex or any other protected status.

　　Benefits:

　　The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical,dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. TheUniversity of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who wantto make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

　　Please include the following documents with your application:

　　Curriculum VitaeCover Letter