Lecturer - Biology

College:
College of Science and Engineering - 323

College

Dept/School:
Biology & Marine Biology - 32310

Vacancy Number: 16F-801

Position Number: 651

Location of Workplace:
Main UNCW Campus

The Department of Biology and Marine Biology at The Universityof North Carolina Wilmington  invites applications from multiple full-time Lecturer positions beginning in August
2027.

Successful candidates will teach undergraduate courses in ourintroductory core curriculum and/or our pre-health/pre-vet tracks to support the university's expanding commitment to prepare students for careers in health and medicine. Candidates capable of teaching microbiology, cell and molecular biology, biodiversity, genetics, and/or anatomy and physiology are encouraged to apply. Full-time Lecturers are expected to take an active role in departmental service and may also develop additional courses and inquiry-based learning experiences, as determined by their interests, strengths, and departmental needs.

Some online teaching may be required for the position.

These are renewable, non-tenure track positions with the possibility of promotions to Senior Lecturer and Principal Lecturer based on experience and performance. Lecturer positions are nine-month appointments with the opportunity to contribute to summer teaching for additional, competitive compensation.

The Department of Biology and Marine Biology has an excellent record of faculty development and mentorship and is committed to fostering new faculty to success.

• Ph.D. in Biology or a closely related field.
  Please note: ABD candidates will be considered;
  however, the PhD must be conferred by August 1, 2027,to be eligible for employment.

• Demonstrated experience or potential for teaching undergraduate biology courses in a higher education setting.
• Experience teaching or training in one or more of the following subject areas: microbiology, cell and molecular biology, genetics, biodiversity, anatomy and physiology, or other introductory biology courses.
• Experience supporting students pursuing careers in healthcare, medicine, veterinary medicine, or related fields.
• Evidence of creating a welcoming and supportive learning environment for students from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience with inquiry-based, active-learning, or other student-centered teaching approaches.
• Experience or potential for developing new courses, revising curriculum, or contributing to undergraduate program development.

No Required Certifications or Licensure

The Department of Biology and Marine Biology supports an excellent undergraduate program, with an emphasis on hands-on involvement of undergraduates in research and other applied learning activities. We also have an Ph.D. in Integrative, Comparative and Marine Biology, and Master's programs in both Biology and Marine Biology. Research and education are supported by core facilities on campus and at the Center for Marine Science
, located 6 miles from the main university campus. We have an active faculty involved in a variety of research areas including molecular biology and bioinformatics, microbiology, developmental biology, coastal and estuarine ecology, invertebrate and vertebrate biology, and environmental biology. Modern Biology increasingly impacts the non-scientific world, facilitating solutions to technological, environmental, ethical, philosophical and political issues that are important to society.

The Department of Biology and Marine Biology at UNCW strives to train the next generation of scientists and educators and prepare all…