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Faculty Positions in the Center for Learning Innovation

The University of Minnesota Rochester (www.r.umn.edu) invites applications for an open-rank, tenure-track faculty positions for its degree program, the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences (BSHS). This program provides education and experiential learning for students interested in the health professions, graduate education, professional degrees, and careers in the biotechnology industry. Faculty positions are in the areas of:

Humanities (preferred area: medical humanities)
Life/health sciences (preferred area: developmental biology and/or comparative anatomy)
Biochemistry
Quantitative

Faculty will join the newly established Center for Learning Innovation (CLI). CLI leads the development of an integrated curriculum. It promotes a learner-centered, competency-based learning environment in which ongoing assessment guides and monitors student learning and is the basis for data-driven research on learning. Faculty take a team-based approach to teaching and research, and are responsible for the development of the curriculum, including learning objectives, development of learning objects, assessment, and mentoring of postdoctoral fellows. They are expected to significantly contribute to advancing the field of inquiry of student learning, especially as it pertains to understanding principles and concepts in the life, physical, and quantitative sciences and the humanities.

The successful candidate has a Ph.D. or equivalent in an appropriate field with a deep interest in science-based learning and has experience in the design of new curricula, assessment, and technology-enhanced education at the undergraduate level. The successful candidate works well in interdisciplinary teams, is comfortable working in an uncertain and unstructured environment, and exhibits creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship.

Application Information

Review of applications will begin December 1, 2009 in the areas of humanities and life/health sciences and December 15, 2009 for biochemistry and quantitative sciences and will continue until all positions are filled.

Applications must be submitted online at https://employment.umn.edu. For application instructions and links, click on "Search Postings" and use the following job requisition numbers:

162734 (humanities)
162731 (life/health sciences)
162732 (biochemistry)
162736 (quantitative)

In addition to the Faculty/Academic Application for Employment form, applicants must attach to the online application a description of teaching experience and philosophy, summary of research interests, curriculum vitae, and names and contact information (including e-mail addresses) for three references.

Policy

The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status or sexual orientation.

How to Apply

All applicants must apply through the U of M online application system at https://employment.umn.edu. Use the requisition number listed in each job description to search for the appropriate position and application instructions.

Additional Information

For additional information, to request disability accommodations, and/or to receive materials available in alternative formats, please contact Andrea Wilson.

Contact Information

Andrea Wilson
Director of Human Resources
University of Minnesota Rochester
300 University Square
111 South Broadway
Rochester, Minnesota 55904
Phone 507-280-4650
Fax: 507-281-7794
Email: wils1236@umn.edu