Assistant Professor - Molecular Genetics
The Ohio State University

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Job Title:Assistant Professor - Molecular GeneticsDepartment:Arts and Sciences | Molecular Genetics Administration

Clinical faculty (regardless of rank) - faculty positions within the university that are not tenure track and not eligible for tenure; on a fixed term contract. Persons with the title of professor-clinical, associate professor-clinical, assistant professor-clinical and instructor-clinical. Duties and responsibilities are assigned in accordance with the workload guidelines laid out in the pattern of administration of each faculty department and, as appropriate, regional campus; Clinical faculty are teacher/practitioners and will be engaged primarily in teaching activities. These faculty normally have earned doctorate or other terminal degree in the relevant field or equivalent experience.

Position Overview

The Department of Molecular Genetics in the College of Arts and Sciences at The Ohio State University invites applications for a position as an Assistant Professor of Teaching Practice in Molecular Genetics. This is a non-tenure track, renewable position eligible for full benefits and promotion. Instructors with experience teaching fundamental concepts in any area of biology are encouraged to apply. Applicants with interest and expertise in Genetics, Developmental Biology, Cell Biology, Genomics, Plant Biology, and Course Based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs) will be especially competitive.

Performance Objectives

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Participate in teaching and coordination of departmental course offerings in general genetics
• Develop and/or teach courses in their area of interest
• Engage in departmental service such as student advising and curricular development
• Instill teaching as scholarship into departmental culture

Education and Experience Requirements

Required: PhD or equivalent degree in a life science field by the start of employment, and two years of college-level instructional experience as a teaching assistant or instructor of record in introductory biology or other areas related to the department's expertise. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to building a diverse intellectual community, in line with OSU's Shared Values (see below).

Desired: At least one year of teaching experience after completing a doctoral degree, including: college level instructional experience as instructor of record; training and/or experience in course development; a record of creativity and excellence in undergraduate and/or graduate teaching, or a demonstrated commitment to undergraduate and/or graduate teaching.

How to Apply

A competitive application consists of the following required elements: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a teaching/mentoring statement, and a narrative describing evidence of teaching effectiveness.. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2024. Applications received by November 15, 2024, are guaranteed full evaluation. Inquiries may be directed to Samantha Bragg at bragg.137@osu.edu.

You will be presented with the opportunity to attach up to FOUR documents in the Application Documents section. Please include the following:

• Attachment 1: Cover Letter: 1-2 page letter, which should include a brief summary of your academic background and why you are interested in this opportunity.
• Attachment 2: CV (Curriculum Vitae): Detailed overview of your scholarly experience, highlighting your teaching and mentoring experience, and listing any service, funding, and publications.
• Attachment 3: Statement on Teaching and Mentoring: A statement detailing your approaches, experience and philosophy regarding teaching, learning, and mentoring.
• Attachment 4: Statement on Commitment to Teaching Excellence: A narrative describing your commitment to teaching excellence, which may include on or more of the following: descriptions of pedagogical training and/or certifications, evaluation of your teaching by a colleague, and student narrative evaluations. Standardized evaluations used by your employer may be included but are not required.

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Additional Information:

The College

With more than 80 majors and 100 minors, the College of Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of the university. The Arts and Sciences provides extraordinary opportunities to collaborate across disciplines, blending creativity and analysis to truly be at the forefront of thought. The breadth and depth of knowledge in the college gives students and researchers the critical thinking and adaptability essential for a lifetime of success.

Department Information

The Department of Molecular Genetics (https://molgen.osu.edu/) includes more than thirty faculty investigating diverse biological questions spanning molecules to systems, as well as faculty dedicated to teaching and curriculum development. Research efforts are supported by state-of-the-art infrastructure in the Department and across campus in specialized core facilities. Faculty efforts in teaching, course design, teaching professional development, and Biology Education Research are supported by entities such as the Center for Life Sciences Education (CLSE) and the Drake institute for Teaching and Learning, and by a growing community of teaching practice that includes faculty from the departments of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Evolution Ecology and Organismal Biology, Mathematics, Microbiology, Molecular Genetics, and Physics. Among these, the four life sciences departments collaborate with CLSE to provide introductory biology instruction to students from across the university. CLSE also administers the interdisciplinary Biology major, the largest STEM major at OSU with roughly 2,600 students. The Department of Molecular Genetics has a particularly close relationship with CLSE as all Biology majors must take Introductory Genetics. In addition to Introductory Genetics courses for both majors and non-majors, the department of Molecular Genetics offers courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels in Cell Biology, Developmental Biology, Genetics and Genomics, Molecular Biology, and Plant Biology. Molecular Genetics faculty collaborate within the Department, with other departments, and as active members of campus-wide focal groups including CLSE, the Center for RNA Biology, the Drake Institute for Teaching and Learning, the James Comprehensive Cancer Center, and the Translational Data Analytics Institute.

The University

Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America's leading academic health centers and recently ranked No. 4 on Forbes' list of best U.S. employers for diversity. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

The Ohio State University's Shared Values include Excellence and Impact, Diversity and Innovation, Inclusion and Equity, Care and Compassion, and Integrity and Respect. Our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration and courageous thinking, and upholds freedom of expression.

Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves and their world. Positions are available in countless fields and specialties.

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In addition to being responsive to dual-career opportunities, we strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies. Ohio State is an NSF ADVANCE institution and a member of the Ohio/Western Pennsylvania/West Virginia Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC).

Located in Ohio's capital city, Ohio State's Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing and diverse metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million. The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government as well as service, transportation, and technology industries. Additional information about the Columbus area is available here. Beyond its Columbus campus, Ohio State has four regional campuses including Ohio State Lima, Ohio State Mansfield, Ohio State Marion, and Ohio State Newark, in addition to the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) Wooster Campus, which houses Ohio State ATI.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.

Location:Biological Sciences Building (0276)Position Type:RegularScheduled Hours:40Shift:First ShiftThe Ohio State University believes in diversity in people and ideas. What Ohio State does matters. And how we do it matters. When we are at our best, we make a real difference to people. Our size, breadth, geography, history and standard of excellence position us to drive the future of higher education. We believe that the university should be a place where people can work and learn together in a safe environment, free of violence, harassment, discrimination, exploitation, or intimidation. As such, finalists for any faculty position that carries tenure must sign an authorization and disclosure form, which will allow current or prior employer(s) to share information to the University regarding any findings of employment-related misconduct or disciplinary proceedings against a candidate and/or any pending investigations related to alleged misconduct. Such information shall include findings and pending investigations with respect to sexual harassment, violence, or harassment; research misconduct; financial fraud or misconduct; foreign influence violations, grant misuse or misconduct; and/or any other type of finding or pending investigation relating to a candidate's employer's policies and rules governing faculty conduct that may reasonably be expected to affect a candidate's appointment. If the University becomes aware of any past finding of misconduct or pending investigations that were not disclosed, Ohio State will treat that as a serious omission and reserves the right to rescind an offer or terminate employment.Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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