Biotechnology Teaching Faculty
Core
Lecturer, Assistant Teaching Professor, or Associate Teaching Professor teaching biotechnology, biochemistry, molecular biology, and microbiology courses and overseeing internships at Penn State.
Role type
Academic faculty (teaching-focused)
Builds
Undergraduate biotechnology curriculum and student learning outcomes
Domain
Higher Education / Biotechnology
Deliverable
Product features (curriculum, courses, internships)
Required skills
Teaching at introductory and advanced undergraduate levels, curriculum development, mentoring graduate teaching assistants, student advising, industry-academia partnership building
Preferred skills
Biotechnology or biopharmaceutical industry experience, evidence-based pedagogy (active learning, CUREs), diverse and inclusive teaching practices
Technologies
Laboratory equipment for biotechnology and molecular biology courses
Responsibilities
Teach biotechnology and related lecture and laboratory courses, oversee biotechnology internships, develop innovative curricula, mentor graduate teaching assistants, advise undergraduate students
Seniority
Mid-level academic faculty (Lecturer to Associate Teaching Professor)