Showing posts with label science. Show all posts
Showing posts with label science. Show all posts

Friday, December 6, 2013

Biomedical Sciences Research Support Librarian - Cushing/Whitney Medical Library, Yale University, New Haven

Biomedical Sciences Research Support Librarian - Cushing/Whitney Medical Library, Yale University, New Haven. Rank: Librarian [Librarian 1-3]. The Yale University Cushing/Whitney Medical Library invites applications for the position of Biomedical Sciences Research Support Librarian. This position serves as the primary liaison between the Library and research departments, laboratories, and individual scientists within the Medical Center, and is pivotal to defining and expanding the Library’s role in supporting e-Science and biomedical research data management. With a demonstrated understanding of the work of laboratory scientists, of the scientific processes they apply, and of the impact and potential of e-Science methodologies upon their research, the librarian provides individualized, point-of-need professional librarian services and information and data support. The librarian develops and provides training in the use of biomedical knowledge management, information and data resources, tools, and strategies. The librarian assists researchers manage their data, navigate Yale University’s available data management, curation and preservation landscape, and adhere to federal or other grant funding agencies’ data management and public access policies and requirements. Required Education, Skills and Experience: Minimum of a Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library school or a post-graduate degree in a related discipline. Demonstrated understanding of the work of laboratory scientists, of the scientific processes they apply, and of the impact and potential of e-Science methodologies upon their research. Demonstrated skill using a wide range of bibliographic databases in the health and life sciences, including the full suite of NCBI databases and resources as well as other core bioinformatics tools. Demonstrated creativity and flexibility, with the ability to conceptualize and conceive new solutions to researchers’ information and data problems; demonstrated ability to develop and grow a customer base through the creation, enhancement and provision of user-centered services. Preferred: PhD in biomedical sciences. Experience searching for grant and other funding opportunities. Salary: Yale University assigns ranks to librarian positions based on a combination of professional experience and accomplishments (see range assigned to this description as noted in the posting position title). Librarian ranking information: Click here for more information. For full position information and to apply online, please go to www.yale.edu/jobs. The STARS requisition ID is 23718BR. Review of applications will begin immediately. When applying, please submit a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references. Yale University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Yale values diversity in its faculty, staff, and students and strongly encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented minority groups.

Sunday, October 13, 2013

TT at DeSales Univ, PA

DeSales University is a Catholic liberal arts institution on a beautiful 500-acre campus in eastern Pennsylvania, approximately one hour from Philadelphia and two hours from New York City. Traditional-age students (1,600), evening-degree students (800), and graduate students (800) comprise the student body of 3,200. As a member of the Lehigh Valley Association of Independent Colleges, DeSales University participates in cooperative programs with Lehigh University and with Cedar Crest, Lafayette, Moravian, and Muhlenberg Colleges. Each position listed below is full-time, requires successful college or university teaching experience, and begins August 21, 2014. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications. Please send letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and photocopies of transcripts to the listed contact at DeSales University, 2755 Station Avenue, Center Valley, PA 18034, or at the indicated email address. Review of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. EOE

Physics:  Teach general physics, both calculus-based and non-calculus, to non-physics majors.  M.S. in physics or related discipline required; Ph.D. and ability to teach other science courses (e.g., biology, chemistry) preferred. Contact:  Dr. Rodger Berg, Head, Division of Healthcare and Natural Sciences, at Rodger.Berg@desales.edu.

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Science Program Coordinator, Manchester CC, NH

To administer, develop, maintain and oversee curricula, program elements, academic schedule, lab assistance, and Adjuncts for MCC Science offerings and programs. This position shall report to the Department Chair at Manchester Community College.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• In close partnership with Department Chair, coordinates program operations including development of course/section schedule each Semester, including Summer;
• Curriculum oversight including development of instructional materials that integrate theory with applications, clearly outline course goals and requirements, update/enhance/revise course content as needed;
• Remain technologically and pedagogically current within the specialized field of
instruction, especially with learning management software and platforms; utilizes and promotes appropriate instructional and administrative technologies to Faculty; pursues online and hybrid course development as needed;
• Promoting peer-to-peer Faculty sharing specific to teaching and learning in Science;
• Student service including academic advising, participation in college sponsored
recruitment and retention activities such as Open Houses and Student Orientations; contributes to college-wide advising across Liberal Arts & Sciences;
• Assists Department Chair with Adjunct faculty recruitment, orientation, and assignment of teaching accountabilities; assesses teaching performance and makes recommendations;
• As needed, writes annual reports, self-study and program review summaries and contributes to college accreditation;
• Observes all academic policies and procedures and institutional rules and regulations;
• Demonstrates ethical and professional behavior;
• Serves on college or system committees, as assigned;
• Complies with all college, system, state and federal rules and regulations;
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university with major study in Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics or a related Life Science. Each additional year of approval formal education may be substituted for one year of required work
experience.
Experience: Four (4) years' professional or paraprofessional experience in a field or occupation relevant to Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics or a related Life Science, with responsibility for program implementation, direct service delivery, planning or program evaluation. Each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree preferred.
License/Certification: Valid driver’s license or access to transportation.

RECOMMENDED WORK TRAITS: Considerable knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations governing the programs to which assigned, and of federal and community resources and organizations. Working knowledge of research and planning methods and planning techniques. Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to write technical information. Ability to understand and interpret the functional interrelationship of policy, regulations and procedures and to evaluate the impact on programs,
service delivery, clients and staff. Ability to detect and define problem areas and causes and to create and develop effective solutions, including the exercise of sound judgment in evaluating situations, planning action, making decisions and setting priorities. Ability to work independently to develop new or alternative approaches to meet changing and variable conditions. Must be willing to maintain appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the college appointing authority.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: The supplemental job description lists typical examples of work and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to a position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that classification.

Applications should be submitted to:
Manchester Community College
ATTN: Human Resources
1066 Front Street
Manchester, NH 03102
mcchr@ccsnh.edu
For general questions, please contact Melissa Williams at mrwilliams@ccsnh.edu or (603) 206-8008.

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Instructional Specialist - Tutoring, Chemeketa CC, OR

Chemeketa Community College welcomes applications for a full-time Instructional Specialist - Tutoring

Position Summary
The position summary should include:

The Instructional Specialist-Tutoring position provides tutoring services to students; recruits, hires, trains and supervises peer tutors; develops instructional supports; and assists Coordinator with delivery of tutoring services.

Closing Date: Friday, August 30, 2013

Why Chemeketa?
You would be challenged to find a college that matters more to its community than Chemeketa means to the residents of Oregon’s Mid-Willamette Valley. If you can affirm our vision to transform lives and communities through exceptional learning experiences, then Chemeketa will be a rewarding workp`lace to fulfill your potential and contribute your expertise.

The Community We Serve
Chemeketa Community College is the third largest post-secondary institution in Oregon, with approximately 50,000 students enrolled from a diversity of backgrounds. Chemeketa has seven locations, Salem campus, Yamhill Valley campus, Brooks Regional Training facility, Woodburn center, Dallas center, Center for Business & Industry and Viticulture at Eola. Chemeketa's district encompasses nearly 2,700 square miles of the Mid-Willamette Valley and includes all of Marion, Polk, and most of Yamhill counties with a small portion of Linn county. About 465,000 citizens live in the district, with Salem, the capitol city of the state of Oregon, comprising the largest single concentration of citizens. Full-time enrollment increased by 35% in the last five years. 

Mission 
Chemeketa Community College values access and diversity which is affirmed by how we care, collaborate, and innovate with each other and the community. We promise to actively support student learning from precollege to transfer or to the workplace and lifelong learning by focusing on student success, quality, and sustainability in all of our practices and by being responsible stewards of our resources. 

Diversity 
We are a college community enriched by the diversity of our students, staff, and community members. Each individual and group has the potential to contribute in our learning environment. Each has dignity. To diminish the dignity of one is to diminish the dignity of us all.

What We Have to Offer
The college also provides an excellent benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to employee and college collective bargaining agreements).  Other benefits also include generous vacation/holidays as well as: life, and disability insurance and membership in the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) or Oregon Public Services Retirement Plan (OPSRP).

Salary
Salary placement is subject to current contract, funding availability, experience and education. Initial salary placement would rarely extend beyond step 3; $3,236.

Requirements
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Science (Chemistry, A&P, or Physics) or related field with knowledge of applied mathematics and one year experience tutoring in the subject area
-OR-
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Science (Chemistry, A&P, or Physics) or related field with knowledge of applied mathematics and six months of experience tutoring in the subject area and successful completion of a nationally recognized tutor certification program (Level I or higher)
-OR-
An Associate's degree from an accredited institution in Science (Chemistry, A&P, or Physics) or related field with knowledge of applied mathematics and two years of progressively responsible instructional field-related experience, including one year experience tutoring in the subject area

Applicants must demonstrate "A" or "B" grade in Math and Science coursework.
Applicant must be able to demonstrate ability to tutor all lower-division Science courses taught by the College by the completion of the probationary period.

Application Process
To be considered for this position, a complete online application is required. For complete information on this and other job opportunities, please visit our web site at http://hr.chemeketa.edu.

Friday, July 26, 2013

Postdocs at CU-Boulder

[Ed note: CU is hiring FOUR postdocs this fall.  These two are with Melissa Dancy, and have been filled.]

STEM Education and Assessment Fellows
University of Colorado Boulder

Applications are invited for two post-doctoral associates in the newly formed Center for STEM Learning at the University of Colorado, Boulder. The successful candidates will work on educational transformation through a project focused on institution wide transformation, sponsored by the American Association of Universities. The overall project seeks to promote the use of research based instructional and assessment strategies.  Responsibilities will primarily center on supporting faculty in the change process by identifying appropriate material resources to support assessment of teaching in multiple STEM disciplines, working closely with department leads to provide professional consultations with participating faculty on the use of identified materials, supporting the implementation of assessment measures by managing data collection and analysis, and consulting with faculty to reflect on the results.  Associates will also work with project staff to develop an online campus-wide, potentially national, portal to assist faculty in finding libraries of educational measures, easing use of such measures and sharing results.  Opportunities will also exist for working toward promoting the use of evidence-based measures of teaching impact and conducting research on the process of institutional transformation.   The Fellows will collaborate with a broad group of engaging and nationally renowned faculty, post-docs, and graduate students across multiple STEM departments at the University of Colorado.  The overall project also includes studies of institutional transformation, and provides opportunities for postdocs to participate in studies of individual and institutional uptake of new assessment tools and practices.

Qualifications: The successful candidates will have a strong disciplinary background in a STEM area and extensive experience in education research. Experience in physics, biology or mechanical engineering is a plus as these are the initial departments on the project. The appointment is a one-year, renewable appointment with the preference that the successful candidate will be able to commit to the project for 2 years. The salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

Applications will consist of a vita, a statement of teaching philosophy and experiences, and three letters of recommendation and will be submitted through a link soon to be posted at http://perjobs.blogspot.com. Review of applications is ongoing, and will continue until the position is filled.  A start date of 9/1/2013 is preferred but is negotiable. The University of Colorado at Boulder is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.  For question about the position contact   Dr. Melissa Dancy, melissa.dancy@colorado.edu.

Tuesday, July 9, 2013

3-year Clinical instructor for STEM business honors - U of Alabama Culverhouse

Science: Clinical Instructor - STEM Business Honors. The University of Alabama Culverhouse College of Commerce Department of Marketing The Culverhouse College of Commerce at the University of Alabama invites applications for a non-tenure earning three-year renewable position in STEM Business Honors effective August 16, 2013. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in science or engineering discipline and Master's degree in business discipline. At least 5 years work experience in science or engineering is preferred. The successful candidate must have the ability to mentor young people, interact with graduate faculty, work with STEM business executives, and have exceptional interpersonal skills. The position holder must have excellent communication skills. The individual must be creative, have the ability to prioritize, and think strategically. Also key is the ability to identify commercialization opportunities for intellectual property and related business opportunities. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in science or engineering discipline and Master's degree in business discipline. Candidate should exhibit strong team and student management skills. Substantial work experience in science or engineering will be important to success. Must be able to mentor undergraduate students and work with faculty and industry supporters. Excellent communications skills strongly desired. This position is a three year, non-tenure earning position renewable at the discretion of the University with no expectation of continued employment beyond the contract period. Only online applications are accepted. Candidates must apply online at https://facultyjobs.ua.edu and submit a cover letter and resume. Required documents not attached at the time of application will disqualify application. Review of applicants will begin immediately. Applications will be accepted until August 1, 2013. Additional Position Responsibilities (not limited to below): - Advancing the vision, mission, and goals of The University of Alabama's Culverhouse STEM Path to the MBA Program - Teaching will include undergraduate STEM Business Honors courses and general Marketing course - Work outside the classroom mentoring student innovation teams- Participate in UA commercialization activities - Interact with STEM Path to the MBA Advisory Board Members- Representing the UA/Culverhouse STEM Path to the MBA to all internal and external constituencies The University of Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Test Assessment Specialist, Science ETS, San Antonio TX and Princeton, NJ

Via Personified on LinkedIn
Educational Testing Service (ETS) is seeking Test Assessment Specialist in the area of Science for our San Antonio, TX location. The Test Assessment Specialist-Science will be responsible for developing test and related products in science and science education. They will also be focused on assembling tests or pools of questions to meet specification. The Test Assessment Specialist will work independently and as part of a team; may also work with outside experts in science. ETS test developers create some of the most well-known and widely used educational assessments in the world.
BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Test Creation
o    Write and review items for a variety of science tests, including tests used for college and graduate school admission; gather and resolve feedback from multiple sources on items; evaluate item acceptability after testing.
o    Participate in constructed-response scoring activities, including work with faculty consultants or state department staff.
o    Recruit, train, mentor, and manage outside item writers; help develop item writer training materials; assist with facilitation of item writer training meetings.
o    Assist in design and development of new assessments and innovative products and services; assist in development of test blueprints.
o    Assemble pretests, tests, and assist in the preparation of Special Test Editions.
o    Respond to irregularity reports and candidate inquiries, investigate possible copyright violations, and may review and make recommendations for security cases.
o    Assist client committees, including organizing meetings, recommending committee members, and explaining and summarizing analysis results.
o    Review and revise program publications and interpretive test preparation materials; participate in teacher training activities.
o    Assist with reliability, validity or comparability studies.
o    Apply knowledge of item statistics to evaluation of items and assembly of tests.

Leadership
o    Assist with test development activities as a member of one or more program teams, possibly as a member of a test creation team.
o    May serve on committees.

Administration
o    Assist in project direction; help implement item development plans; work on special development projects.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
o    A Bachelor's degree in science or related field is required; Master's preferred.

Experience
o    Three years of increasingly responsible professional experience, including experience in educational measurement, applied statistics, teaching, or editing, are required.
o    Experience in teaching science, particularly at the secondary level
o    Experience in educational assessment and independent classroom teaching are highly desirable.
o    Experience in teaching with technology is preferred.
o    Comprehensive knowledge of science in order to develop tests in subject area and to serve as resource person for peers, committees, and clients is also required.
o    Knowledge of statistics and technology is desirable.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Annual salary starting at $55,000 for well-qualified candidates

Highly competitive rewards programs featuring:
o    Annual gain sharing bonus program
o    Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and other insurance options
o    9% employer retirement contributions
o    Generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and income protection benefits
o    Flexible work arrangements including full-time and part-time schedules, telecommuting, and remote work options (after orientation/training)
o    An intellectually stimulating work environment where innovation is nurtured and professional advancement is encouraged.