Visiting Lecturer - BIOL 202
Job description
Position Type:
Visiting / Part-time Faculty
Working Title:Visiting Lecturer - BIOL 202
Department:Biology - 318200
Vacancy ID:F002268
Salary Range:$9,000.00
Full-time/Part-time:Part Time
Faculty Posting Category:Teaching Assistant Professor
Posting Close Date:02/01/2021
Proposed Appointment Date:06/01/2021
Estimated duration of appointment:2 months
Position Summary:The Department of Biology at UNC-Chapel Hill will hire a visiting lecturer to teach BIOL 202 during the second session of summer school in 2021. This position is ideally suited for someone with extensive knowledge of the subject matter and experience overseeing graduate teaching assistants.
Responsibilities for the lecture portion of class:
• Prepare a syllabus, outlining topics and reading assignments 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 the Sakai or other class website before each class or recitation
• Hold office hours weekly
• Respond promptly to email messages from students
• Devise a plan for each recitation session
• Assign homework problems
• Meet with TAs periodically to ensure that the recitations are running smoothly
PhD or appropriate graduate level training
Qualifications and Experience:Strong background in genetics and molecular biology; at least one year of college teaching experience preferred; experience with teaching a large lecture course is highly preferred.
Equal Opportunity Employer :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.
Special Physical and Mental Requirements:None
Stimulus/ARRA Funded?:No
EEO Contact Information:If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919) 962-1092 or send an email to [email protected]
Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost 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.