About CALSThe College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) is a pioneer of purpose-driven science and Cornell University’s second largest college. We work across disciplines to tackle the challenges of our time through world-renowned research, education, and outreach. The questions we probe and the answers we seek focus on three overlapping concerns:
By working in and across multiple scientific areas, CALS can address challenges and opportunities of the greatest relevance, here in New York, across the nation, and around the world. Position FunctionThe Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics at Cornell is responsible for teaching the 2-credit "Laboratory in Genetics and Genomics" course (BIOMG 2801). This course is required of all Cornell students majoring in Biological Sciences; approximately 290 students per academic year. The course is offered in both Fall and Spring semesters, with seven to eight sections each semester. The laboratory course is closely allied with the 3-credit "Lectures in Genetics and Genomics" (BIOMG 2800) companion course, which is also required of all Biological Science majors. The Lecturer will be responsible for:
The lecturer may also lead a laboratory section. In addition, the Lecturer will assist with training of TAs (typically two-three) associated with the Lecture course and provide other assistance to the lecture course including:
The laboratory exercises currently involve a multi-week project to manipulate Drosophila genes using CRISPR. The projects may be changed in the future, with the help of the Senior Lecturer. This 9-month position will become available for the Fall semester, 2025. Anticipated Division of Time
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Applications will be reviewed as received, continuing until a suitable applicant is identified. SalaryCALS hiring range for this title is $75,000. About CornellCornell University is an innovative Ivy League and Land-grant university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students, and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose and contribute creative ideas to further the university's mission of teaching, discovery, and engagement. Cornell’s regional and global presence includes:
With a founding principle of “any person, any study,” Cornell is an equal opportunity employer. Pay RangeRefer to Posting Language. The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering:
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