Lecturer in Life Sciences (Rutgers The State University of New Jersey)

Lecturer in Life Sciences

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please provide a CV, cover letter, teaching statement, list of references and if possible example(s) of your syllabi and student and/or peer evaluations of your teaching.

Position Details

Recruitment/Posting Title	Lecturer
Department	SAS-DLS-Undergrad Instruction
Salary	Commensurate With Experience
Posting Summary	The Division of Life Sciences, Rutgers, The State University, Piscataway/New Brunswick campus, has an opening for a non-tenure track Instructor starting in the Fall 2023 semester. Primary teaching responsibility will be in courses aimed at students majoring in the life sciences, particularly in the area of immunology and histology. A Ph.D. in a relevant life sciences discipline and experience teaching at a University level are required. Experience teaching with a class size greater than 150 students is preferred. We particularly welcome applications from candidates committed to promotion of equity and inclusion through their teaching methods, service to the university and community, and mentorship within one of the most diverse university communities in the country.
Position Status	Full Time
COVID-19 Immunization Requirement	Under Policy 60.1.35, Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Prospective employees who are not eligible for a booster at the time of an offer of employment must provide proof they have received a booster within two weeks (14 calendar days) of eligibility. Based on current guidance, individuals are considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19 two weeks after receiving the final dose of any COVID-19 vaccine authorized or approved for use in the United States by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Eligibility for a booster against COVID-19 varies and is explained on the University’s web site located at https://coronavirus.rutgers.edu/covid-19-vaccine. Failure to provide proof of primary vaccination and booster will result in rescission of a prospective employee’s offer of employment and/or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Posting Number	23FA0309

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	A Ph.D. in a relevant life sciences discipline.

Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants	Please provide a CV, cover letter, teaching statement, list of references and if possible example(s) of your syllabi and student and/or peer evaluations of your teaching.
Quick Link to Posting	https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/196417
Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Busch (RU-New Brunswick)

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees, Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Employees who are not eligible for a booster at the time of an offer of employment must provide proof they have received a booster upon eligibility and upload proof of same. Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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