Part time Instructor, Science Education
School of Arts and Sciences
Department: Psychology and Education
Campus: Beirut
Expected start date: Spring 2025
Deadline for applying: November 20, 2024
Position Summary
The Department of Psychology and Education in the School of Arts and Sciences at the Lebanese American University (LAU) invites applicants to a part time instructor position. The department is interested in highly qualified and motivated applicants, with expertise in Science Education. Applicants should have previous teaching experience.
Responsibilities
- Teach one or more undergraduate education courses (focus science education)
- Evaluate and provide timely feedback on students’ assignments, presentation and projects
- Participate in the collection of learning assessment data
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Earned MA in one of the science fields (biology, physics or chemistry or a related field) or an MA in Education-emphasis Science Education or STEM from a recognized University
- Good communication skills and command of the English language
- Experience teaching science at school level
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Experience in active learning techniques
The Department
The Department of Psychology and Education is an interdisciplinary department with faculty committed to high-quality undergraduate and graduate instruction across the social sciences. Our department offers two undergraduate programs in psychology and education; one graduate program in Education; and one minors psychology. We also offer two Teaching Diplomas and a Diploma in Learning Disability and Giftedness.
The University:
The Lebanese American University is an Equal Opportunity Employer operating in Lebanon under a charter from the Regents of the State University of New York. Information about the University can be found at http://www.lau.edu.lb.
Application Requirements:
Prospective candidates should apply electronically by sending a letter of interest, and an updated CV. The CV should include the names, e-mails and phone numbers of three references. The university reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process. Candidates should also complete an application form available at http://www.lau.edu.lb/employment/docs/standard-application-due-diligence-PT.pdf. The application should be sent by email to dpe@lau.edu.lb.
Candidates must refer to the position as “PT Instructor-Science Education”, in the subject line of the email.