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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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Department Biology – 318200
Application Deadline 02/15/2024
Position Type Visiting / Part-time Faculty
Working Title Adjunct Instructor
Appointment Type Instructor
Position Number 20041955
Vacancy ID F003052
Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Temporary
Hours per week 40
FTE 1
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range $5,500 – $6,500/semester
Proposed Start Date 02/19/2024
Estimated duration of appointment 2 months

Position Information

Be a Tar Heel! A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities . Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.
One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.
University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit The Department of Biology at UNC-Chapel Hill is dedicated to the discovery and dissemination of new and existing knowledge in the broad discipline of Biology by maintaining a high-quality faculty who integrate cutting-edge research and student-focused teaching.
We are one of the largest academic departments in the College of Arts and Sciences. We have over 2,800 majors and we enroll over 5,000 undergraduate students in our classes each year. Our average total annual expenditures exceed $24 million, with nearly half of that coming from grant sponsored research. The department is composed of 50 tenure-track faculty, 10 teaching faculty, 8 research faculty, and numerous active adjunct and emeritus faculty. We currently have 50 graduate students, 40 post-docs and employ approximately 60 additional graduate and undergraduate students from across the university to assist in our teaching and research missions. Our mission is supported by an administrative and technical staff of 20, with an additional 25 staff directly supporting research.
Position Summary Biology 101L teaching position: duties include instructing undergraduates enrolled in the Introductory Biology Lab course. This course is organized and designed to reinforce topics covered in the lecture course and exposes students to collaboration and writing in the sciences. Students will test hypotheses, collect data, discover, and think critically. Each week students will perform an experiment or do an activity that pertains to the biology topic. Throughout the semester students will understand how to use the microscope, stain bacteria, perform experiments to test hypotheses, solve genetics problems, run a gel electrophoresis, study natural selection, and learn about anatomy by studying and dissecting preserved fetal pigs. Students learn to write lab reports by creating outlines, then moving to a rough draft and then the full report. Quizzes and tests will also be used to assess their performance in the lab.
The instructor grades all the assignments, teaches pre-lab lectures, and meets with students during flexible office hours if needed. The instructor also meets with the Lab Coordinator each week to prepare for the content and procedures for the following week during required preparatory meetings.
Canvas and Labflow are the platforms used for accessing resources and grading in this course.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Strong evidence of competency in the teaching area.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Experience teaching undergraduate science classes and labs is preferred.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements N/A
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.
Special Instructions
Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/274546

Contact Information

Department Contact Name and Title Jennifer Mackey, HR Specialist
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 Academic Personnel Office at [email protected] .
Please note: The Academic Personnel 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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