Lecturer, Natural Sciences at University of Houston - Downtown in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Please contact Dr. Kenneth Johnson at johnsonk@uhd.edu for questions.  Letters of recommendation can also be sent to Dr. Johnson.

Required Attachments by Candidate

1. Curriculum vitae


2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application


3. A statement of teaching philosophy that emphasizes instructional strategies and student engagement and includes your experience/plan/interest in teaching nontraditional students in a multi-ethnic and multicultural environment.


4. A copy of all unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts

The Department of Natural Sciences at the University of Houston Downtown (UHD) invites applicants for a full-time non-tenure-track lecturer position in Geology beginning in fall 2021. The position is a 9-month renewable appointment and requires Masters in Geology.

The primary responsibilities are to:

• Teach equivalent of five Geology courses (15 contact hours) per semester in the Fall and Spring, including lecture and lab sections of lower and upper-level Geology courses


• Work with other Geology Faculty to maintain and improve instructional quality and student success through regular meetings and professional development


• Participate in the assessment of Geology courses and contribute artifacts as requested


• Contribute to the department's overall instructional mission through participation in various activities concerned with the curriculum and programmatic improvement

EEO/AA

MS in Geosciences or related field

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Ph.D. in geosciences or related field


2. Prior experience in undergraduate teaching


3. Experience with instructional design and technology


4. Knowledge of and/or experience in program assessment activities