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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailTitle: Biology Adjunct Instructor Pool AY
Employee Classification: Adjunct Faculty
Campus: University of North Texas Dallas
Division: DALAcademic Aff & Stdnt Success
SubDivisionDepartment: DALSchool of Lib Arts & Sciences
Department: DALSchool of Lib Arts & Sciences514000
Job Location: Dallas
Salary: 54000
FTE: .48
Retirement Eligibility:
About Us Values Overview:
Department Summary
The University of North Texas at Dallas invites applications for Biology Adjunct Instructor Positions for Academic Year. 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. At UNT Dallas we embody the values of Courageous Integrity Be Curious We Care Better Together and Show Your Fire. We seek a passionate educator who is committed to empowering students transforming lives and strengthening communities. The successful candidate will contribute to UNT Dallass mission to foster learning cultivate curiosity and create an environment of respect and belonging for all students.
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 parttime 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 nonmajors may also be possible.
Minimum Qualifications
A Masters degree in Biology with outstanding teaching experience in teaching lower level Biology courses OR
A Masters degree in Science Education with at least 18 graduate hours in Biology with outstanding teaching experience in teaching lowerlevel science courses.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
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 parttime 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 nonmajors may also be possible.
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. in Biology with significant experience in Higher Education.
Successful experience teaching adults in a postsecondary institution
Excellent communication skills.
Experience teaching and developing online courses
Required License/Registration/Certifications
Job Duties:
Work Schedule:
Adjunct faculty undertakes the divisional and professional responsibilities of a parttime faculty member including office hours.
Driving University Vehicle:
No
Security Sensitive:
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special Instructions:
Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed additional references can be added after the application has been a professional CV; letter of application outlining applicants interest qualifications and experience for the position; contact information of three professional references and unofficial graduate transcripts to For additional information visit or contact Dr. Muhammed Yousufuddin at Statement of teaching interests and teaching philosophy can be uploaded as part of the cover letter.
Position will remain open until filled. The University of North Texas at Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from individuals who bring eclectic perspectives experiences and backgrounds to the academic community. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where everyone can thrivebetter together.
University of North Texas at Dallas is an AA/ADA/EOE
Benefits:
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EEO Statement:
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit and takes actions to prevent discrimination harassment (including sexual violence domestic violence dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity age disability genetic information or veteran status in its application employment practices and facilities; nor permits race color national origin religion age disability veteran status or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes and educational programs and activities facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice file a charge or report or testify assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.
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