Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor

Oxford, Oxfordshire

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Miami University, Project Dragonfly Position: Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor

Job Description Summary

Seeking a Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor to teach online graduate courses for Project Dragonfly's Advanced Inquiry Program (AIP) and Global Field Program (GFP), as well as in-person undergraduate courses.

The role involves teaching topics such as conservation science, community-based conservation, ecology, evolution, environmental biology, and inquiry-based learning within the Department of Biology. The incumbent will collaborate with a creative university team and work with national and global partners to deliver courses designed to advance conservation efforts worldwide.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Ph.D. in ecology, conservation biology, environmental or science education, or a related field by the date of appointment for the Visiting Assistant Professor position.
  • ABD (All But Dissertation) in the same fields by the date of appointment for the Instructor position.

Preferred candidates will have experience in community-based conservation, public engagement in science, formal and informal learning settings, sustainability, ethnoecology, or international research, along with experience in web-based instruction and familiarity with collaborative tools such as Zoom, Google Meets, Skype, and Google Apps. Excellent communication, organizational skills, and a commitment to supporting a diverse instructional team and student body are essential.

Application Requirements:
  • Resume/CV and cover letter
  • Inquiries may be directed to Katie Feilen at

Screening begins two weeks after posting and continues until the position is filled. A criminal background check is required. Miami University is smoke- and tobacco-free and participates in E-Verify.

Additional Information:

Requests for reasonable accommodations should be directed to or . The university's values emphasize character, integrity, respect, and the freedom of inquiry.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Miami University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and prohibits discrimination based on age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, parental status, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status. Requests for accommodations should be directed to the same contact as above.

Additional Notices:

Includes links to the campus safety report, labor law posters, and information about the Clery Act.

Salary

Commensurate with position level, education, and experience.

How to Apply

Miami University, Project Dragonfly
Oxford, OH 45056

Date Posted: 09 May 2025
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