Instructor of Introductory Biology

　　Job Number: 23647

　　Functional Area: Academic (non-faculty)

　　Department: Biology

　　School Area: Science

　　Employment Type: Full-Time Temporary

　　Employment Category: Exempt

　　Visa Sponsorship Available: No

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　　Job Description

　　INSTRUCTOR OF INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY, Biology, to provide administrative and instructional support for two Introductory biology courses per semester. Introductory Biology (7.01) is a core requirement for all MIT undergraduate students with a focus on biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology. Responsibilities include working as part of a team to develop improved materials and structure for 7.01 and managing critical tasks during the term, e.g., preparing student assessments, providing teaching materials, and running the online aspects of the course; providing ongoing technical and instructional support for the instructional teams; collaborating on aligning the 7.01 curriculum with the shared core competencies for introductory biology courses; monitoring and addressing student progress, informing students and faculty about any concerns; acting as the point-of-contact and administrative lead on course logistics and planning; creating and maintaining communication systems; supervising graduate/undergraduate students teaching Introductory Biology; revising and managing the implementation of the 7.01 advanced standing exam; becoming familiar with the duties performed by the instructor for pedagogy training and serving as substitute if needed; incorporating evidence-based pedagogical techniques into 7.01; and attending MIT seminars, professional meetings, and training to improve instruction.

　　Job Requirements

　　REQUIRED: Ph.D. in biology or closely related field; interest in and experience teaching (may include experience as a teaching assistant and outreach); knowledge of evidence-based teaching and learning practices; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to build productive working relationships with a wide range of people; experience with learning management systems and tools that support teaching and learning; and interest in developing new innovative curricula and teaching approaches. PREFERRED: computational experience, especially in the application of solving biology questions. Job #23647This position requires mostly work on campus, but remote work on some days is possible.This is a temporary position, covering a leave. It is expected to run from May to December, with the possibility of extension to the spring semester. Should be available to start by May 2024.1/24/24