The Department of Biology in the College of Natural and Health
Sciences at The University of Tampa invites applications for an
Instructional Faculty member in Microscopy- SEM starting in August 2025.

This teaching faculty member would assist in the management, training
and maintenance of the imaging and microscope related resources in the
Department of Biology with particular focus on the scanning electron
microscope.  This coordinator would instruct the upper-level Electron
Microscopy course up to twice each year along with majors and non-majors
biology courses, and the possibility of an upper division course in
their specialty (27 contact hours per year; 15/12 Fall/Spring terms).

This position will have primary responsibilities of

1) managing, maintenance and training of students and faculty in the use
   of the Department's scanning electron microscope and associated
   facilities.

2) overseeing care of instrumentation and monitoring service contracts
   for microscopy equipment and arranging and/or performing maintenance
   as needed.

3) assisting with the coordination of hiring, training, and supervision
   of undergraduate student laboratory mentors for microscopy related
   activities and maintenance.

In addition to these responsibilities, the candidate will be expected to
teach 27 contact hours over the Fall and Spring semesters with teaching
responsibilities to begin in August 2025.  The primary responsibility
will be instructing Electron Microscopy up to twice a year, majors and
non-majors biology courses, and the possibility of an upper division
course in the candidate's specialty as needed.

Qualifications

MSc required. Proficiency in microscopy with an emphasis on biological
work in scanning electron microscopy preferred. Must know basic chemical
& biological hygiene and safety requirements. Must have excellent
organizational skills and the ability to work smoothly with a diverse
group of faculty, staff and students. Prior teaching and laboratory
experience preferred.  A personal commitment to quality undergraduate
teaching and service to the Department and University is essential.

Review of applications will begin immediately with a final deadline
of October 18, 2024, and will continue until the position is
filled. Candidates must submit their application, cover letter, and
CV by this initial deadline to receive full consideration. Salary
is competitive and commensurate with experience.

To apply or get additional details, please visit:
https://utampa.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Faculty/details/Assistant-Teaching-Professor--Biological-Microscopist-_R0008977-1
Any questions, feel free to email: Emily Durkin "edurkin@ut.edu"

Emily Durkin <edurkin@ut.edu>

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