Assistant Teaching Professor/Lecturer

Position Number 006206

Working Title Assistant Teaching Professor/Lecturer

Classification Title 9-Mo Non-Tenure Track Faculty

College College of Science (Col)

Department Biological Sciences

Position Designation Faculty

Employment Type Permanent – Full-time

Months per year 9

Primary Purpose of Department 

The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte invites applications for a non-tenure track, 9-month, full-time position, as Lecturer (for M.S. degree applicants) or Assistant Teaching Professor (for Ph.D. degree applicants) in Biological Sciences with an expected start date of August 11, 2025. The position includes responsibilities for coordinating labs, teaching lecture courses in the area of specialty,. The successful candidate will be expected to coordinate Human Anatomy & Physiology I and II laboratory courses including oversight of curriculum and teaching assistants, teach lecture sections of Physiology course(s), specifically Animal Physiology on a rotating basis, teach biology lecture courses in the area of sub-specialty,

The Department of Biological Sciences is an academic community of scientists and students engaged in advancing the discovery, dissemination, and application of knowledge in biological sciences. The Department is guided by the pursuit of excellence in research and education, by a creative and collaborative approach, and by an awareness of the global context in which the Department exists.

Vacancy Open to All Candidates

Description of Work 

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte recognizes the differentiation of mission, goals, and objectives inherent in the diversity of disciplines represented by its colleges and departments. Thus, the Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for Non-Tenure Track Faculty should be interpreted in the context of the related departmental and collegiate teaching goals.

Teaching – Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to teaching may include but are not limited to: subject matter competence, course design, course presentation, and grading student work.

Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe applicant will possess a M.S. or Ph.D. in an area of the Biological Sciences or related discipline, a demonstrated history of employing best practices in classroom pedagogy, and a strong commitment to fostering the success of students with varying learning styles and academic backgrounds.

Minimum Experience/EducationUNC Charlotte gives primary consideration to the earned masters and/or terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline.

Preferred Education, Skills and ExperienceDesired qualifications include experience with large lecture courses, knowledge of lab safety practices as well as biological laboratory techniques and experience with the development of laboratory exercises, the ability to supervise undergraduate students, as well as previous experience in training and coordinating graduate teaching assistants.

Necessary Licenses/CertificationsInclude experience with large lecture courses, knowledge of lab safety practices as well as biological laboratory techniques and experience with the development of laboratory exercises, the ability to supervise undergraduate students, as well as previous experience in training and coordinating graduate teaching assistants.

The department supports BA, BS, graduate certificate, MS, and PhD programs with a diverse body of faculty and students and prides itself on student hands-on training. Currently, the department is home to over a thousand undergraduate biology majors and 80 graduate students (https://biology.charlotte.edu/). The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the teaching mission of the Department of Biological Sciences, including participation in the development/implementation of undergraduate and graduate curricula.

Established in 2023, the Klein College of Science provides a cohesive community that houses the departments of Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics and Statistics, and Physics and Optical Science. With its undergraduate degrees, undergraduate minors, master’s degrees, interdisciplinary doctoral degrees, certificate programs, graduate early-entry programs, honors programs, centers, and facilities, the College addresses grand challenges of the world and is especially supportive of the greater Charlotte region.

UNC Charlotte is a doctoral, research-intensive urban university, located on an expanding modern campus. With the second largest undergraduate enrollment of the 17 UNC System campuses, UNC Charlotte offers more than 31,000 culturally and ethnically varied students a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The University is a Carnegie Foundation Community Engagement campus, and an APLU Innovation and Economic Prosperity University Charlotte offers a dynamic space to live, work and connect for faculty, students, alumni, and staff, with its outstanding cultural, recreational, and business amenities. As the 15th largest U.S. city, Charlotte is consistently ranked as one of the best cities in which to live (#5 on the 2024-25 list by U.S. News and World Report).

Candidates must apply online athttp://jobs.charlotte.edu, position number: #006206. Please provide a complete curriculum vitae, cover letter, statement of teaching philosophy which should include thoughts on cultivating student engagement, learning and success, and contact information for three references. Screening of applicants will begin November 30, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.

For inquiries, please contact Dr. Shankari Somayaji ([email protected]), Search Committee Chair, and visithttps://biology.charlotte.edu for further information about the Department.

Special Notes to Applicants 

As an EOE/AA employer and an ADVANCE Institution, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, gender identity, or sexual orientation. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte maintains an Affirmative Action Plan prepared in accordance with Executive Order 11246 and the Consent Decree.

The candidate chosen for this position will be required to provide an official transcript of their highest earned degree and submit to a criminal background check.

Job Open Date 11/20/2024

Job Close Date 

Open Until Filled Yes

Date Review of Applications will Begin 

Proposed Hire Date 

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