Lecturer of Biology

Position Details

• Title:
  
  Lecturer of Biology
• Employee Classification:
  Lecturer
• Campus:
  University of North Texas - Dallas
• Division: DAL-Academic Aff & Stdnt Success
• Sub-Department: DAL-School of Lib Arts & Sciences
• Department: DAL-Natural Sciences-514140
• Job Location:
  
  Dallas
• Salary:
  Commensurate with experience
• FTE: 1.0
• Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

Expectations for full‑time faculty at UNT Dallas include excellent teaching and service, resulting in contributions equivalent to a four‑course load each semester. Faculty are also expected to participate in such service activities as curriculum development, student recruiting and mentoring, program assessment, and committee leadership.

• M.S. in Biology or other closely related field by start date.
• Evidence or demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching.
• Experience in teaching first‑year Biology and Biology for non‑science majors.
• Experience in teaching a range of core biology courses such as Cell Biology, Genetics, Anatomy and Physiology, Animal Physiology, Microbiology, Ecology, Evolution and associated Laboratory courses, as well as upper‑level courses based on area of expertise.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in scholarship.

• Demonstrated effective written, verbal, and team‑building communication skills.

• Ph.D. in Biology or other closely related field by start date.
• Experience mentoring students and student organizations.
• Experience in curriculum development and developing interdisciplinary degree programs, particularly in a Biotechnology related field.
• Experience in developing and implementing STEM related service learning and experiential learning in curricular and co‑curricular settings.
• Academic experience working with all student populations.

• Independent instruction of course content in one's discipline, support and scaffolding of student learning, commitment to professional development in pedagogy and curriculum development.
• Service to department, college, university, and profession.

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Lifting and moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Moving self in various positions to perform tasks in tight and confined spaces.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

As required by teaching duties, service, and research.

No

This is a Security Sensitive Position.