Tufts University
Location
Medford, MA | United States
Job description
Compensation: $9,730 for course instruction
The Pre-College Program within University College at Tufts University is seeking a part-time instructor in the field of Bioinformatics to teach the following course in the Summer II 2024 session: CSS 0092 Bioinformatics Through Sequencing . The BioSeq course , which has been offered to pre-college students for several years, gives students the rare opportunity to learn about cutting-edge developments in next-generation DNA sequencing with first-hand experience in collecting and analyzing real experimental data. This course is scheduled to meet July 2- August 9 ; M, T, W, Th ; 9:30am-11:15am. It is open to rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors who have completed either AP or honors biology. It will be taught virtually using Labster , with a target enrollment of 15-30.
M.A. in an appropriate discipline . Previous related teaching experience is required , preferably at the college level.
Please submit a dossier including cover letter, curriculum vitae ; a letter of recommendation should be uploaded directly into Interfolio by recommenders. Current graduate students must demonstrate approval from their PI, advisor, and/or Graduate Director or Department Chair.
The search committee will begin screening applications immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please contact Tressa Janati , Associate Director of Pre-College Programs, with any questions at [email protected] .
Tufts University, founded in 1852, prioritizes quality teaching, highly competitive basic and applied research, and a commitment to active citizenship locally, regionally, and globally. Tufts University has also committed to becoming an anti-racist institution and prides itself on the continuous improvement of diversity, equity and inclusion work. Current and prospective employees of the university are expected to have and continuously develop skill in, and disposition for, positively engaging with a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students.
Tufts University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty and staff and fostering their success when hired. Members of underrepresented groups are welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. See the University's Non-Discrimination statement and policy here . If you are an applicant with a disability who is unable to use our online tools to search and apply for jobs, please contact us by calling the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) at 617-627-3298 or at [email protected] . Applicants can learn more about requesting reasonable accommodations at
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