[spsp-members] HPS Teaching Assistant Professor at Arizona State University

[Beckett Sterner]

Hi,

We have just posted a new position for a teaching assistant professor in
history and philosophy of science at Arizona State University. The position
is in the School of Life Sciences which hosts the HPS and Biology and
Society PhD programs.

Please share!

Thanks,
Beckett

Teaching Assistant Professor – History and Philosophy of Science
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Arizona State University: Office of the University Provost Tempe: The
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences: School of Life Sciences
Administration and Faculty

Location
Tempe, AZ, United States

Open Date
Mar 20, 2024

Description
The School of Life Sciences (SOLS) at Arizona State University (ASU)
invites applications for a full-time, benefits-eligible, non-tenure
eligible Teaching Assistant Professor position with an anticipated start
date of August 16, 2024. Subsequent academic year renewals are contingent
upon performance, availability of resources, and the needs of the unit. The
successful candidate will teach large enrollment, undergraduate courses,
such as History of Biology (BIO 316/HPS 330), History of Medicine (BIO
318/HPS 331), History of Science (HPS 322 and 323), Biology and Society
(BIO 311/HPS 340), both in-person and online. They will contribute to
curriculum development, supervise and mentor graduate teaching assistants
and undergraduate students in research. This person will also serve the
school, college, and university in capacities appropriate for the position.


The successful candidate will join a substantial and vibrant scholarly
community engaged with issues at the intersection of biology and society,
including through undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The School of
Life Sciences is distinguished by its commitment to interdisciplinary
research, innovative teaching, diversity, inclusion, and student success.
Learn more about what The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the
School of Life Sciences have to offer by visiting thecollege.asu.edu/faculty
and sols.asu.edu. Arizona State University is a dynamic, progressive
university dedicated to interdisciplinary collaborations, rethinking
university education, and integrating excellence in research and teaching.
The university has been ranked #1 for innovation by the US News & World
Report for the past nine years.ASU’s location offers the resources of a
major metropolitan area (5 million) in a state with spectacular natural
scenery and recreational areas, sublime winters, and a culturally rich
population.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

PhD or equivalent advanced degree in History of Science, History and
Philosophy of Science, or closely related field by time of appointment.
College or university teaching experience in one or more of the following
subjects: history of biology, history of medicine, biology and society,
history and philosophy of science, or a closely related subject.
Demonstrated commitment to working with faculty, staff, students and
communities to advance the ASU Charter.

Desired qualifications:

Two years of teaching experience at the undergraduate level.
Experience creating courses, including lectures, formative and summative
assessments, and classroom activities.
Experience teaching asynchronous, online courses.
Demonstrated knowledge of the particular needs of students in asynchronous,
online courses.
Experience teaching large courses that use interactive techniques for
engaging students and assessing their learning.
Demonstrated knowledge or experience in teaching History of Medicine.
Demonstrated knowledge or experience in teaching Bioethics.
Experience mentoring and supervising teaching assistants.
Experience mentoring undergraduates in research projects.
Experience teaching undergraduate STEM majors
Evidence of successful collaborative activities with other faculty and
staff, especially in the biological sciences.
Participation in the higher education community and professional
development activities (e.g., authoring educational or scientific
publications, presenting at conferences, attending workshops, etc.).
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