Teaching Assistant Professor-Biological Chemistry

Department Chemistry – 318300 Posting Open Date 11/07/2024 Application Deadline Open Until Filled Yes Position Type Permanent Faculty Working Title Teaching Assistant Professor-Biological Chemistry Appointment Type Fixed Term Faculty Vacancy ID FAC0005352 Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Permanent Hours per week 40 FTE 1 Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range Dependent on education and experience Proposed Start Date 07/01/2025 Be a Tar Heel!

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The Chemistry Department is one of the largest and most complex departments in the College of Arts and Sciences.

There are 51 faculty members, 25 SHRA and 25 EHRA staff positions, 268 graduate students, 46 postdoctoral research associates, 591 undergraduate majors, and an annual total of approximately 10,000 registrations by all students in classroom and laboratory courses. The Department is housed in five buildings with over 580,000 sq. feet of space. The faculty participate in teaching assignments which involve an average of 200 students per faculty member per semester. The majority of faculty are research active and supervise graduate students working on their Masters or Ph.D. degrees, undergraduate students carrying out independent research and honors programs, research technicians and postdoctoral research associates. Primarily the research is funded by federal and private agencies such as NSF, NIH, Army, Navy, DOE, PRF and involves expenditures of more than nineteen million dollars annually. A total of over thirty-two million dollars from all sources is expended annually in the Department.

Position Summary

The Department of Chemistry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a Teaching Assistant Professor. Primary responsibilities include innovative teaching in courses spanning the biochemistry curriculum, including our capstone biochemistry laboratory course. We seek candidates who will develop engaging, evidence-based teaching programs that support the success of all students, and who will excel in cooperative teaching of large-enrollment undergraduate courses. It is part of our institutional mission to teach and engage a diverse community of students with a broad range of backgrounds.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Molecular Biology, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

We seek candidates who will develop engaging, evidence-based teaching programs that support the success of all students, and who will excel in cooperative teaching of large-enrollment undergraduate courses.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions

Only electronic applications will be accepted. Applicants should submit a cover letter, a 2-3 page teaching philosophy statement, a curriculum vitae, and names of four professional references. Individuals identified by the applicant as references may be contacted via email with instructions for uploading letters of support. Applicants should also upload a ten-minute teaching video on a biochemistry-related subject of their choice. The requested files and video should be uploaded to: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/290823.

Review of applications will begin December 10, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.

Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/290823 Department Contact Name and Title Chair, Teaching Assistant Professor Search Committee Department Contact Telephone or Email [email protected] Academic Personnel Office Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to [email protected].

Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. 

If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

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