Program Coordinator/Lecturer or Sr, Lecturer, Biotechnology Division

Description

POSITION: Program Coordinator/Lecturer or Sr, Lecturer, Biotechnology Division
REPORTS TO: Program Director, Biotechnology Division
INSTITUTION: Johns Hopkins University

Advanced Academic Programs
The Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) is a division of the Krieger School of Arts & Sciences at Johns Hopkins University (JHU). AAP was established in 1992 to provide students with the opportunity to obtain a master’s degree in a professional and part-time graduate program. Over the course of nearly 30 years, AAP has worked diligently to add new degree programs that fit within the academic structure of the Krieger School and satisfy the demands of the marketplace. It now boasts student numbers of over 6,000 across 26 programs, with classes offered online and onsite in both Washington, D.C. and the Baltimore Homewood Campus. AAP distinguishes itself through its intensive instructional assistance, selective admissions, and dedicated full-time faculty. 

 Position Description:
The Johns Hopkins University invites applications for the position of Program Coordinator in the Center for Biotechnology Education which is housed within the Krieger School of Arts & Sciences’ Advanced Academic Programs (http://advanced.jhu.edu/). We are seeking an educator with experience teaching and engaging students from diverse backgrounds who can also model teaching excellence. The Program Coordinator’s roles are primarily academic, with a minor amount of administrative duties, both detailed below. This position is a full-time, non-tenure-track, 12-month renewable faculty appointment with the academic title of Lecturer or Senior Lecturer.  It can be either fully remote or hybrid (a mix of online and onsite).   

 Academic Responsibilities:

• Teaching six graduate courses per year
• Modeling teaching excellence using best practices for teaching
• Engaging, advising, and mentoring students from diverse backgrounds
• Developing and providing input on the curriculum and new course development
• Duties normally performed by full-time faculty, such as participating on committees and attending academic events

 Administrative Responsibilities:

• Participating in faculty hiring and development process
• Assist in the planning of onsite and/or remote events and/or seminars

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a life science, computer science, or engineering field with five years of experience after the degree.
• One to two years of teaching experience online and/or at the graduate level
• The ability to teach a wide variety of courses in the biotechnology field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Terminal degree (Doctorate, Ph.D.) in a life science, computer science, or engineering field with research experience
• Three or more years of teaching experience online and/or at the graduate level
• Three or more years of work experience in the life science and/or biotechnology field
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with competing demands and multiple deadlines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Application Instructions

The position will remain open until filled. Candidates must submit the following:

• Cover letter
• CV
• Teaching evaluations for the two most recent semesters taught.
• Names of three references and their contact information

 The selected candidate will be expected to undergo a background check and submit official transcripts for all degrees awarded.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Salary Range

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting.  Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range.  The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.

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