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Adjunct/Part-Time Faculty; Biological Sciences
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The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte is seeking Adjunct/Part-Time faculty members to teach one or more of the following undergraduate Biology lectures and lab courses for the Fall 2022 /Spring 2023 semester: BIOL 1110 Principles of Biology I, BIOL 1110L Principles of Biology I Laboratory, BIOL 2120 General Biology I, BIOL 2140L General Biology Laboratory, BIOL 3144L Ecology Laboratory. Instruction of other courses may be possible depending on experience. Finalists will be subject to a criminal background check and will be required to provide an official transcript.
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| Position Number | EPTF50 |
|---|---|
| Working Title | Adjunct/Part-Time Faculty; Biological Sciences |
| Division | Academic Affairs |
| Department | Col Liberal Arts & Science (Col) |
| Work Unit | Biological Sciences |
| Work Location | Biological Sciences |
| Vacancy Open To | All Candidates |
| Position Designation | Adjunct / Part-Time Faculty |
| Employment Type | Temporary - Part-time |
| Hours per week | Varies |
| Work Schedule | Varies |
| Pay Rate | Pay Rate varies |
| Minimum Experience/Education | Faculty teaching undergraduate courses: doctorate or master's degree in the teaching discipline or master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline. Faculty teaching graduate courses: earned doctorate / terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline. UNC Charlotte gives primary consideration to the highest earned degree in the discipline. UNC Charlotte also considers competence, effectiveness, and capacity, including, as appropriate, undergraduate and graduate degrees, related work experiences in the field, professional licensure and certifications, honors and awards, continuous documented excellence in teaching, or other demonstrated competencies and achievements that contribute to effective teaching and student learning outcomes. |
| Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education: | MS or PhD in Biology or related field; University teaching experience preferred; familiarity with the UNC Charlotte BIOL curriculum. |
| Duties and Responsibilities |
UNC Charlotte is accepting applications for adjunct or part-time faculty. These positions are temporary and usually involve teaching a particular course or courses for a particular semester. These positions are temporary and do not accrue benefits. Responsibilities could include: Developing and/or updating course syllabus, preparation of lectures, projects, or other student assignments, meeting all designated class periods, maintaining regularly scheduled office hours, grading student assignments and exams in a timely manner, submitting completed mid-semester progress reports and final grades according to University regulations. As an EOE/AA employer and an ADVANCE Institution that strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte encourages applications from all underrepresented groups. Applicants subject to criminal background check. |
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| Proposed Hire Date | 08/21/2023 |
| Expected Length of Assignment | Fall 2023 and/or Spring 2024 Semester |
| Posting Open Date | 08/15/2023 |
| Posting Close Date | 01/15/2024 |
| Special Notes to Applicants | The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte is seeking Adjunct/Part-Time faculty members to teach one or more of the following undergraduate Biology lectures and lab courses for the Fall 2022 /Spring 2023 semester: BIOL 1110 Principles of Biology I, BIOL 1110L Principles of Biology I Laboratory, BIOL 2120 General Biology I, BIOL 2140L General Biology Laboratory, BIOL 3144L Ecology Laboratory. Instruction of other courses may be possible depending on experience. Finalists will be subject to a criminal background check and will be required to provide an official transcript. |
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The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and an ADVANCE Institution that 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, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation.