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60 EvolDir December 1, 2012
photo editing software and GIS software a plus. Must
be able to work independently, possess excellent interpersonal
skills, strong organizational abilities and be
detail-oriented. Proficiency with standard office equipment
- Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, and data
entry required. Basic knowledge of scientific nomenclature
and museum collections including handling specimens
preferred.
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Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St.,
Denver CO 80206*, or *e-mail your resume to
hr@botanicgardens.org*. We are a nonprofit, EOE.
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DukeU Evolution teaching
Information about the full-time teaching/prep position
in the Biology 202L “Genetics and Evolution,” Duke
University
Funding has been requested for a full time (40
hours/week) teaching assistant and laboratory prep assistant
in the introductory biology program for the
Spring 2013 semester. The position has two main
components, teaching and behind-the-scenes laboratory
preparation.
Teaching component: The primary teaching responsibility
of the position is to lead laboratory sections of up
to 16 students in the Biology Department’s new genetics
and evolution Gateway course, Biology202L. Each
Biology 202L section meets weekly for 2.5 hours for a
combined hands-on laboratory/problem-based learning
session. Additional teaching responsibilities include (a)
attending and taking notes at all course lectures including
the weekly large discussion section and viewing
the online lectures, (b) grading weekly student written
assignments and occasional oral presentations, (c) helping
with the preparation and grading of mid-semester
hourly and final exams, and (d) assisting students during
office hours and otherwise mentoring students as
beginning biologists. TAs also attend weekly prep sessions
during the semester on Monday mornings.
Teaching assistants should plan to arrive in Durham,
NC, on or before January 7, 2013.
Prep component: The second set of duties associated
with the position is to assist in the prep. work for
the teaching labs in Biology 201L and 202L, as determined
by the Lab Administrator. Responsibilities in-
clude setting up and putting away equipment and specimens
for laboratory exercises, maintaining supplies in
lab rooms between sections, cleaning glassware, assisting
with field collection of live specimens, and helping
to care for a diverse collection of invertebrate animals
in salt-water aquaria. The lab prep workload is likely
to require evening (until 10 PM) and/or early morning
(8 AM) work.
Salary: The projected salary for the position is $9000,
pending funding. Employment begins on January 9,
2013 and ends May 10, 2013, with most of the spring
break off, with payment made in 5 equal amounts on
the 25th of each month starting in January and ending
in May. Full-time teaching/prep employees are eligible
for health plans made available by the University.
Qualifications: Applicants should have a strong, varied
background in biology, especially genetics and evolution,
with a superior science GPA. A very important
attribute is a high level of energy and an enthusiasm
for teaching genetics and evolution. Prior enrollment
in courses in genetics and/ or evolution is highly desirable;
experience tending Drosophila is a plus. Teaching
assistants in Biology 202L are expected to be actively
engaged with their students in all aspects of the course
and to serve as role models and mentors. Because they
are a vital part of the introductory biology teaching
team both in the classroom and behind the scenes, fulltime
assistants must be willing to commit themselves
fully to the responsibilities of the position described
above and as determined by the faculty members in
charge of the Gateway course.
Interviews and Application Process: Formal interviews
are planned to begin as soon as possible after confirmation
of funding. Hiring decisions will be made on a
rolling basis thereafter, continuing as necessary.
Interested applicants should provide (a) a cover letter,
(b) a transcript, and (c) a resume with the names of
two references to Julie Noor. These may be emailed
to jkfnoor@duke.edu, delivered to Julie Noor’s mailbox
in the Department of Biology (BioSci 137), or mailed
to her at the Department of Biology, Box 90338, Duke
University, Durham, NC 27708-0338. To be assured
of consideration, applications should be submitted by
November 18, 2012.
For more information contact Julie Noor by phone at
919-613-8224 or e-mail at jkfnoor@duke.edu.
noor@duke.edu