Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences at the
University of Oklahoma invites applications for the
position of nine-month (full-time) renewable term
faculty for the general education course “Gateway to the
Sciences”. This course is part of a suite of courses
that meet the General Education Core V requirement:
First Year Experience (FYE).

Specifically, Gateway to the Sciences (CAS 1553) will
focus on building confidence in one’s ability to pursue
science-related studies by exploring the diverse range
of opportunities available for studying science at OU,
and identifying various science-related programs,
majors, and careers.

We seek candidates who will contribute to supporting
students in all aspects of their engagement with the
campus and the scientific community. Successful
candidates will have a commitment to excellence in
teaching with emphasis on student engagement through
active learning. Selected applicants will be appointed
as 9 month renewable term faculty. The term of the
initial appointment is five years, and faculty who meet
the appropriate qualification requirements are eligible
to be considered for renewal of their appointment. The
regular teaching load is 4:4 with 80% teaching and 20%
service.

The University of Oklahoma is a Carnegie-R1
comprehensive public research university known for
excellence in teaching, research, and community
engagement, serving the educational, cultural, economic,
and healthcare needs of the state, region, and nation
from three campuses: the main campus in Norman, the
Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City, and the
Schusterman Center in Tulsa. The University of Oklahoma
enrolls over 30,000 students and has more than 2,700
full-time faculty members in 21 colleges.

Required:

• 
  Master's degree in science, science education or
  closely related field.     

Preferred:

• 
  Ph.D. in Science, Science Education, STEM Education,
  or closeley related area by time of appointment.


• 
  One year of undergraduate teaching experience


• 
  Experiance teaching a standardized course with a
  common curriculum across all sections taught by a
  team of faculty.


• 
  Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Applicants should submit:

1) a cover letter briefly describing your interest in
the position,

2) current CV, and

3) names and contact information for three references.

Candidates can submit supplemental documents including
past syllabi of courses taught or a summary of past
teaching positions and courses taught.

Salary range

$50,000 (Instructor) - $52,000 (lecturer). Compensation
will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Additional compensation for summer teaching will be
optional.

The starting date for the position will be in August
2024.

All application materials should be submitted via
Interfolio:http://apply.interfolio.com/141101 . Inquiries
can be addressed to Dr. Eric Lee at ericmlee@ou.edu,
Program Coordinator for FYE Gateway to Science. Review
of applications will begin immediately and continue
until the positions are filled. Review
of applications will begin immediately and continue
until the positions are filled.