Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Forensic Entomology/ Plant Biotechnology / Molecul
Industrial Asset Management Council, Inc, Lexington, KY, United States
The Department of Entomology / Plant and Soil Sciences at the University of Kentucky invites applications for a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer position supporting the Agriculture and Medical Biotechnology (AMBT) undergraduate program. The role focuses on high‑quality teaching and student mentoring in AMBT and the candidate’s area of expertise, including forensic entomology, plant biotechnology, and molecular breeding.
The position is a 12‑month, non‑tenure eligible appointment with approximately 80% instruction, 15% career and professional development mentoring, and 5% service responsibilities. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2026 or January 1, 2027.
Responsibilities
Develop and deliver high‑impact pedagogy in the AMBT program.
Provide core and specialized instruction, including:
ABT101: Introduction to Biotechnology (1 Cr, Fall)
ABT180: AI in Life Sciences (3 Cr, online asynchronous)
ABT301: Writing and Presentation in the Life Sciences (2 Cr, Fall and Spring)
ABT360: Genetics (3 Cr, Fall and Spring)
ABT361: Genetics Lab (1 Cr, Fall and Spring; two lab sections each)
AFE100: Agriculture and Food Systems (3 Cr, Fall; one section)
AES3: Plant Biotechnology or Modern Breeding (3 Cr, Spring) OR ENT3: Forensic Entomology (3 Cr, Spring) with a genomic and AI focus
Serve as a primary Career and Professional Development mentor with a focus on pre‑med students, supporting research engagement and recruitment.
Contribute to departmental, college, and university service, including participation in professional societies and community outreach.
Maintain the distribution of effort each year as reviewed and determined by the department.
Qualifications
Doctoral degree in a relevant life science discipline (e.g., biotechnology, genetics, plant or animal sciences, entomology).
Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate instruction and student mentoring, with experience in pre‑health advising preferred.
Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to design, deliver, and assess laboratory‑based courses.
Experience with curriculum development in genetics with laboratory, biotechnology, plant breeding, forensic entomology, and/or applications of AI in life sciences desirable.
Evidence of strong organizational skills and the ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary environments.
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The position is a 12‑month, non‑tenure eligible appointment with approximately 80% instruction, 15% career and professional development mentoring, and 5% service responsibilities. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2026 or January 1, 2027.
Responsibilities
Develop and deliver high‑impact pedagogy in the AMBT program.
Provide core and specialized instruction, including:
ABT101: Introduction to Biotechnology (1 Cr, Fall)
ABT180: AI in Life Sciences (3 Cr, online asynchronous)
ABT301: Writing and Presentation in the Life Sciences (2 Cr, Fall and Spring)
ABT360: Genetics (3 Cr, Fall and Spring)
ABT361: Genetics Lab (1 Cr, Fall and Spring; two lab sections each)
AFE100: Agriculture and Food Systems (3 Cr, Fall; one section)
AES3: Plant Biotechnology or Modern Breeding (3 Cr, Spring) OR ENT3: Forensic Entomology (3 Cr, Spring) with a genomic and AI focus
Serve as a primary Career and Professional Development mentor with a focus on pre‑med students, supporting research engagement and recruitment.
Contribute to departmental, college, and university service, including participation in professional societies and community outreach.
Maintain the distribution of effort each year as reviewed and determined by the department.
Qualifications
Doctoral degree in a relevant life science discipline (e.g., biotechnology, genetics, plant or animal sciences, entomology).
Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate instruction and student mentoring, with experience in pre‑health advising preferred.
Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to design, deliver, and assess laboratory‑based courses.
Experience with curriculum development in genetics with laboratory, biotechnology, plant breeding, forensic entomology, and/or applications of AI in life sciences desirable.
Evidence of strong organizational skills and the ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary environments.
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