Teaching Assistant Professor-BIOL 250 SS
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Job Location:
Chapel Hill, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Summary
The Department of Biology at UNC -Chapel Hill will employ an Intermittent Teaching Assistant Professor to teach BIOL 250 Evolutionary Biology during the second session of Summer School 2026. This course will foster an understanding of how the science of evolutionary biology can be used to understand life on the planet. Topics to be explored include the causes of speciation and extinction why humans get sick and age and how genomes evolve. Students will learn how to interpret data from an evolutionary perspective apply evolutionary principles to applications in medicine conservation agriculture and other disciplines and prepare for more advanced work in biology. Classes are held daily during the summer. Pedagogical materials (syllabi learning goals slide presentations guided reading questions quizzes and exams) are in place so course development requirements are minimal. Responsibilities for the class: - Prepare a syllabus outlining topics and reading assignments in the textbooks for each class period - Prepare and present lectures for each class - Prepare exams and provide guidance to TAs about grading - Post class materials (e.g. Powerpoint presentations synopsis of main points assignments) on Canvas - Hold office hours each week - Respond promptly to email messages from students
Preferred Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Relevant college teaching experience experience with in-person and remote teaching technologies.
The Department of Biology at UNC -Chapel Hill will employ an Intermittent Teaching Assistant Professor to teach BIOL 250 Evolutionary Biology during the second session of Summer School 2026. This course will foster an understanding of how the science of evolutionary biology can be used to understand life on the planet. Topics to be explored include the causes of speciation and extinction why humans get sick and age and how genomes evolve. Students will learn how to interpret data from an evolutionary perspective apply evolutionary principles to applications in medicine conservation agriculture and other disciplines and prepare for more advanced work in biology. Classes are held daily during the summer. Pedagogical materials (syllabi learning goals slide presentations guided reading questions quizzes and exams) are in place so course development requirements are minimal. Responsibilities for the class: - Prepare a syllabus outlining topics and reading assignments in the textbooks for each class period - Prepare and present lectures for each class - Prepare exams and provide guidance to TAs about grading - Post class materials (e.g. Powerpoint presentations synopsis of main points assignments) on Canvas - Hold office hours each week - Respond promptly to email messages from students
Preferred Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Relevant college teaching experience experience with in-person and remote teaching technologies.
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Experience
- Medical Management
- Library Services
- Pharmacy Residency
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Higher Education Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Grant Writing
- Mentoring
- Research Laboratory Experience
About Company
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the nation’s first public university, is a global higher education leader known for innovative teaching, research and public service. A member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, Carolina regularly ranks as the best ... View more
