Proposed Faculty Rank
Open Rank
Department
01541 - Office for Global Engagement
Track

New Position to Begin
August 15, 2017
Details

University of Utah Asia Campus Open Rank Faculty for Biology located in South Korea.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate will teach Human Biology and other introductory biology courses that serve as electives to non-science majors. In addition to teaching, all faculty members are responsible for both scholarly research in their field and service to the University. Experience teaching in an active learning environment and using current technology in courses should be highlighted in the cover letter. All classes are taught in English. The teaching load varies, but the successful candidate should expect to teach at least 3 courses per semester.

Qualifications: Candidates must possess an earned doctorate in biology or a related field. Course development and curriculum design experience is desirable.

Benefits: Salary is commensurate with experience. All full-time employees are provided a health benefit plan. Housing is provided for UAC employees with an E-1 Korean Visa. Some personal and professional travel expenses are provided by the UAC .

Note: This 12-month position requires relocation to South Korea. As a condition of employment, a successful candidate must be able to get a valid work visa for South Korea.
Location: This position is located at the University of Utah Asia Campus ( UAC ) in Incheon (Songdo area), South Korea (http://songdoibd.com/). Along with Ghent University, George Mason University, and Stony Brook University ( SUNY ), the University of Utah is one of the founding institutions of Incheon Global Campus ( IGC ). All students spend three years studying at the UAC in South Korea and one year studying in Salt Lake City. All graduating students at the UAC receive a University of Utah degree. Currently, The UAC offers four undergraduate majors in communication, psychology, film and media arts, and urban ecology and three graduate programs in public health, global J.D. and biomedical informatics.

Special Instructions for Candidates:

Review of candidates will begin on April 25 and continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should submit the following information digitally to uasiacampusjobs@utah.edu. Please write BIOLOGY on the subject line.
1. Letter of application
2. Curriculum vita
3. Statement of teaching philosophy
4. Unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended (official transcripts will be required of all finalists)
5. Name and contact information for three individuals familiar with the candidate's teaching record.
General questions related to this advertisement can be directed to Dean of Faculty, Todd Kent (todd.kent@utah.edu). All application materials must be emailed to uasiacampusjobs@utah.edu.

EEO/Diversity Information

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, national origin, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, status as a person with a disability, genetic information, or Protected Veteran status. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. To inquire about the University's nondiscrimination or affirmative action policies or to request disability accommodation, please contact: Director, Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, 201 S. Presidents Circle, Rm 135, (801) 581-8365.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds, and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

Notice

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). To be eligible for retirement contributions, you must be hired into a benefit-eligible position. Employees with prior URS service may elect to enroll in the URS within 30 days of hire. Regardless of whether they are hired into a benefit-eligible position or not, individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS must notify the Benefits Department upon hire. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801)366-7770 or (800)695-4877 or the University's Benefits Department at (801)581-7447 for information. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

Special Instructions for Candidates

Open Date
04/10/2017
Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes
Requisition Number
PRN00105CF
Type
Faculty


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