Al-Quds Bard, Palestine

Part-time Faculty, Natural Sciences Division

Employer Website: https://apply.interfolio.com/91610
Entering its thirteenth year of operation in Fall 2021, Al-Quds Bard College for Arts and Sciences (AQB) is an innovative program offering a liberal arts undergraduate education and Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program in Palestine, with an enrollment of 310 students in 2020-2021.  AQB is a rigorous program, culminating in a two-semester independent senior project, which often takes the form of a demanding research paper of 45 papers or more.  Graduates of AQB receive dual degrees:  A BA or MAT from Al-Quds University and from Bard College (New York).

AQB invItes applications for part-time faculty across all programs and divisions of the College including:  Literature & Society, Media Studies, Political Science, Human Rights & International Law, Economics & Finance, Urban Studies & Spatial Practices, Biology, Molecular Genetics, Computer Science and the Core Division.  

We seek faculty whose teaching methods are student-centered, involving students in active discussion and group tasks to develop their reading, writing, speaking, and critical thinking skills in English.  Candidates should be truly interdisciplinary--someone who will creatively and intellectually challenge the standard tropes of academic research.  

Qualifications

• PhD in Molecular Biology, Genetics, or Biotechnology from a university of recognized standing.  
• A minimum of 5 years teaching experience at the university or college level.
• Experience in genetics, bioinformatics and molecular biology methods
• A minimum of 5 years research experience is preferred, and have demonstrated scholarly achievement with a record of publications in peer-reviewed journals 
• Must have the ability to obtain extramural funding.
• Enthusiasm for the mission of AQB to provide student-centered teaching, foster critical thinking, and incorporate writing into most courses.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment. 
• Excellent oral and communication skills, fluent English, and ability to communicate in Arabic a plus. 

To Apply
Please submit the information below on Interfolio by following this link:  https://apply.interfolio.com/91610

Submit a CV; a cover letter that addresses your interest and background as it relates to this position, evidence of teaching effectiveness, student evaluations and Syllabi, and three letters of reference through Interfolio.com. 

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