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Teaching & Learning Academic Support Specialist II- Division of Biology - 220000003D **Description**
**Biology Teaching & Learning Academic Support Specialist II**
The Division of Biology at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, invites applications for the position of Teaching & Learning Academic Support Specialist II to assist with the delivery of 100- and 200- level biology labs and courses to undergraduate students.
**The University and Region:**
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is the states flagship research institution, a campus of choice for outstanding undergraduates, and a premier graduate institution. Enrolling 30,000 students, the campus is located in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains and beautiful East Tennessee. As a land-grant university, it is committed to excellence in learning, scholarship, and engagement. In all its activities, the university aims to advance the frontiers of human knowledge and enrich and elevate society. The university values intellectual curiosity, pursuit of knowledge, and academic freedom and integrity.
The city of Knoxville is a hidden gem surrounded by eight gorgeous lakes, with a beautiful and accessible downtown, a diverse music scene including internationally recognized festivals, active neighborhoods, unique restaurants, and a strong offering of diverse cultural and outdoor activities. UTK is located within easy driving distance to the Great Smoky Mountains, Atlanta, Nashville, Asheville, Charlotte, Louisville and Cincinnati. It is only a days drive to Memphis, Chicago, and Washington, D.C. Knoxville and the surrounding counties have a population of more than 850,000 people.
The Division of Biology houses three different departments: Microbiology, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, and Biochemistry, Molecular, and Cellular Biology. The Division is home to over 1,000 faculty, staff, and students. These researchers are actively engaged in scientific exploration, including field studies throughout the world. BSF functions to actively support these endeavors.
**The Position:**
Works in collaboration with the Program Coordinator, staff and course coordinators to assist with General Biology laboratory implementation lab courses for both majors and non-majors at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Prepares supplies and cleans labs for each class; organizes and maintains laboratory equipment and materials; makes recommendations for new equipment purchases; purchases supplies needed for labs; helps to maintain Canvas sites for BIOL 101 and 102; helps to maintain the General Biology chemical inventory and monitors hazardous waste storage and disposal.
Trains graduate teaching assistants (GTAs) in proper use of equipment, lab safety, and administration of labs; assists GTAs with restocking supplies, emergency situations, and equipment failures as they arise; assists in the guidance and development of teaching and communication skills of GTAs; may be asked to teach a lab if GTAs have emergency absences. Performs other duties as necessary and assigned.
**Qualifications**
**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:**
Education :
* BS/BA in Biology or related discipline. MS preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
* Excellent organizational skills.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Knowledge of laboratory preparation skills (e.g., making solutions, pipetting, sterile technique, etc).
* Excellent problem solving skills.
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
* Ability to learn and utilize new skills as needed.
**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:**
* MS degree in Biology or a related field.
**SALARY** :
Commensurate with experience and other qualifications.
**APPLICATION PROCESS:** A review of all applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For consideration, all applicants MUST submit a resume and the names, addresses and phone numbers of three references into the UT Human Resources online portal. Visit .
**ANTICIPATED START DATE** : As soon as possible.
**Review of Applications will continue until position is filled.**
The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title Vl/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.
Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, and national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity (OED), 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, telephone (865) ###-####. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the Office of Equity and Diversity.
**Primary Location**
US-Tennessee-knoxville **EEO/AA Statement /Non-Discrimination Statement**
The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.
Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability), ADEA (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity (OED), 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, telephone (865) ###-#### (V/TTY available) or 974-2440. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the Office of Equity and Diversity.