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Iowa State University Lecturer of Comparative Chordate Anatomy in Ames, Iowa
Position Title:Lecturer of Comparative Chordate Anatomy
Appointment Type:Faculty
Job Description:Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
The Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology (EEOB) at Iowa State University (ISU) seeks applications for a Lecturer of Comparative Chordate Anatomy for the spring 2025 semester. This is a part-time position expected to work 18 hours per week (.45 FTE). Duties will consist primarily of setting up labs and teaching two lab sections, as well as assisting the lead instructor as needed.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
- M.S. in Biology or closely related field
Preferred Qualifications:
Proven experience setting up and teaching chordate anatomy labs, including preparation and dissection of the following specimens: shark, salamander, pigeon, rabbit, sheep brain, cow eye.
Broad understanding of the evolution of chordate anatomy, including taxonomic and phylogenetic knowledge of the various species and the form and function of their anatomical structures.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.
Department/Program & College Description:
The Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology is a collaborative and collegial community of about 70 faculty, graduate students, post-doctoral researchers, and staff addressing a wide range of research questions using multiple approaches that bridge traditional scientific disciplines and span levels of biological organization. EEOB is jointly administered by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS). The department administers undergraduate programs in Biology, Environmental Science, and Genetics, and our faculty participate actively in multiple interdepartmental graduate programs, including Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Environmental Science, Genetics and Genomics, and Bioinformatics and Computational Biology.
Department Unit/Website:
https://www.eeob.iastate.edu/
Proposed Start Date:January 1, 2025
Proposed End Date or Length of Term:May 15, 2025
Number of Months Employed Per Year:09 Month Work Period
Time Type:Part time
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Full consideration is guaranteed for applications received by November 22, 2024. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
Curriculum vitae
Contact information for three references
Letter of application indicating qualifications for and interest in the position
For questions about the position, please contact Sam Smith at samsmith@iastate.edu .
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.Why Choose ISU?Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:• Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans• Generous leave plans• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)• Life insurance and long-term disability• Flexible Spending Accounts• Various voluntary benefits and discounts• Employee Assistance Program• Wellbeing program
Original Posting Date: November 13, 2024
Posting Close Date:November 12, 2024
Job Requisition Number:R15914
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