Title: Biology Adjunct Instructor
Department Summary
The University of North Texas at Dallas invites applications for Biology Adjunct Instructor Positions for Academic Year 2024-2025. The successful candidate will be expected to achieve excellence in teaching and to assist in further development of the UNT Dallas Department of Natural Sciences. UNT Dallas offers faculty the unique opportunity to help shape the character of a 21st century, learner-focused, urban comprehensive university.
Position Overview
The number of vacancies is dependent on student enrollment, division needs, and dean approval. Your application cannot be considered until all required documents have been received.
Adjunct faculty plans classes and implements and evaluates teaching/learning objectives and student learning outcomes. Adjunct faculty undertakes the divisional and professional responsibilities of a part-time faculty member, including office hours. The successful applicant will be expected to provide instruction for General Biology and upper level Biology courses and the associated labs (e.g. Microbiology and the associated lab). Most of these labs are offered in the afternoon or evenings. Instruction for science lecture courses (Earth Science, Environmental Science) for non-majors may also be possible.
Minimum Qualifications
• A Master’s degree in Biology with outstanding teaching experience in teaching lower level Biology courses OR
• A Master’s degree in Science Education with at least 18 graduate hours in Biology with outstanding teaching experience in teaching lower-level science courses.
Preferred Qualifications
• Ph.D. in Biology with significant experience in Higher Education.
• Successful experience teaching adults in a post-secondary institution.
• Excellent communication skills in multicultural settings.
• Experience teaching and developing online courses.
Special Instructions:
Submit a professional CV; letter of application outlining applicant’s interest, qualifications and experience for the position; contact information of three professional references and unofficial graduate transcripts. For additional information contact Dr. Muhammed Yousufuddin at myousuf@untdallas.edu. Statement of teaching interests and teaching philosophy may also be requested. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the search is closed.
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