Description

The Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Minnesota, Twin-Cities campus, is seeking a talented and enthusiastic colleague with a commitment to undergraduate education and a track record of excellence in teaching microbiology.  The primary role of this Academic Assistant Professor position in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology is to provide high-quality instruction in an established undergraduate general microbiology lecture and laboratory course that provides a broad overview of the microbial world highlighting the structure, function and diversity of microorganisms.  The lab component of the course provides students with hands-on experience with the techniques, methods and instrumentation used for the study of microbes. The course is taken by students in the College of Biological Sciences and is required for students pursuing the microbiology major.  Responsibilities include preparation and presentation of didactic lectures, supervision of lab teaching assistants and ongoing curriculum and course development. 
The successful candidate will have a strong background in teaching microbiology and an interest in the use and development of student-centered / inquiry-driven teaching approaches that enhance student learning and further the teaching mission of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the undergraduate level within the College of Biological Sciences. The position is teaching-intensive, but supportive of opportunities for scholarship and service, including engagement in research related to teaching and learning. 

Requirements

Essential Qualifications:
PhD in a relevant field of study 
Strong oral communication skills as evidenced in microbiology teaching-related activities, preparing and delivering significant research-related talks.
Demonstrated ability to work productively, collegially and effectively within a diverse student, staff, and faculty environment.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:
Sufficient breadth of microbiology and immunology background to teach undergraduate students. 
Experience teaching microbial pathogenesis, microbial anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, immunology, and/or infectious disease. 
Experience with active learning approaches to undergraduate instruction.
Demonstrated ability to develop clear, appropriately demanding expectations of students, effectively meet teaching responsibilities, and achieve successful student learning outcomes.