Teaching Assistant Professor - 934043

Teaching Assistant Professor
East Carolina University

Vacancy #: 934043
Recruitment Range:  Commensurate with qualifications
Closing date: 03/28/2024

Organizational Unit Overview
East Carolina University (ECU) is a member of the University of North Carolina system, enrolls 28,000 students annually, with over 5,500 pursuing graduate and professional degrees. ECU is classified as a R2-Doctoral/Research-intensive University and is located in Greenville, NC (pop. 92,000), which lies 80 miles east of Raleigh and a short distance to the Atlantic coast. A thriving small city and regional center for education, health, and the arts, Greenville offers a college-town atmosphere and is a great place to live, work, play, and visit. It has a cost of living more than 10 percent below the national average and boasts a vibrant Uptown district with restaurants, breweries, and shopping. Greenville hosts a variety of festivals throughout the year and offers numerous recreational opportunities, including access to the Tar River, more than nine miles of greenways, nearly 30 parks and recreational facilities, and a growing arts scene.

ECU’s Department of Biology (http:///www.ecu.edu) is home to more than 1,400 undergraduate majors (BS and BA in Biology and BS in Biochemistry) and instructs more than 17,000 students each academic year. Faculty in the department are committed to providing high-impact training in research to undergraduate, Masters (https://biology.ecu.edu/graduate-studies/) and Doctoral-level (https://idpbbc.ecu.edu/) students. The Department of Biology is broad in its representation of different biological subdisciplines and emphasizes integrative approaches drawing from across the natural sciences. Faculty and students in the Department of Biology have ample opportunity to collaborate with others across campus, including those within the Brody School of Medicine, College of Arts and Sciences, and College of Education. Discipline based education researchers for the sciences can be found in the Departments of Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

The Biology Department and its research facilities (Microscopy, Genomics, and a vivarium) are primarily housed in the new Life Science and Biotechnology Building, a gateway to a growing, vibrant downtown district in the coastal region of North Carolina. Biology also has teaching labs located in Science and Technology (Introductory Biology), Flanagan (Microbiology and Anatomy), and Howell Science Complex. Howell Sciences Complex, currently under renovation, will contain teaching laboratories for upper-level biology courses. ECU has a variety of other cutting-edge resources available in support of its innovation-focused research mission including an integrative genomic core (Brody SOM) mass spectrometry, flow cytometry, and advanced imaging. The Department of Biology receives funds which support the inclusion of undergraduate learning assistants in introductory problem-based learning lecture courses. ECU’s Office for Faculty Excellence also provides opportunities for faculty to participate in and lead professional development type activities.

The Department of Biology is committed to 1) enriching the lives of students, faculty, and staff by providing a respectful, welcoming, and inclusive academic community where the exchange of ideas, knowledge and perspectives is an active part of living and learning and 2) expanding access to transformative and engaging learning experiences that help all students succeed in their academic advancement.

Job Duties:
The Department of Biology at East Carolina University (http://www.ecu.edu) seeks to fill a fixed-term faculty position (9-month appointment) at the Teaching Assistant Professor level.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute substantially to the instruction of Principles of Biology 1, a freshman course in biology that is required of all biology majors. This particular course introduces molecular biology, bioenergetics, cell structure and physiology, the molecular basis of inheritance, and gene expression. We are seeking individuals who can effectively teach this course in a problem-based/ active learning format. The selected candidate would also contribute to the instruction of a writing intensive course on Science Communication and an upper-level course, appropriate for the level of expertise of the selected candidate. We have a full-time staff member who preps the lab and graduate teaching assistants teach different sections of the Principles of Biology 1 lab. The selected candidate will be expected to lead oversight of the Principles of Biology 1 lab curriculum and for ensuring that teaching assistants are trained appropriately.

Successful candidates will become a part of a collegial, interdisciplinary Biology Department and will be expected to contribute to advising and service at the departmental, college, and/or university level. This position begins in August 2024, with the possibility of subsequent renewal and advancement in title. The successful applicant will contribute to the instruction of the equivalent of four courses during each of the fall and spring semesters.

Contingent upon availability of funds.

Minimum Education/Experience:
A Ph.D. in Biology or a closely related field (including but not limited to Microbiology, Cellular Biology, Immunology or Molecular Biology). Qualifying degrees must be received at the time of consideration from accredited institutions.

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:
Prefer applicants with experience in problem-based/active learning classroom teaching. We are open to applicants with expertise from any biological subdiscipline but would prefer someone who has training and/or research experience in the area of immunology.

Special Instructions to the Applicant:
Application materials should be submitted online at www.jobs.ecu.edu using the position number 934043. Applicants must submit the following documents as pdf files: (1) cover letter describing interest in the position; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) detailed statement of teaching philosophy (2 pages max) that includes the applicant’s vision for creating a learning environment in which all students feel engaged and included (4) contact information for at least three current references.

References for top candidates will receive a link to submit reference letters through PeopleAdmin within 14 days of notification. Official transcripts and official reference letters are required upon employment.

Inquiries regarding this position may be directed to Dr. Ed Stellwag ([email protected]), Search Committee Chair, or Nick Duncan ([email protected]), Administrative Associate. Review of applications begins on March 12, 2024.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Additional Instructions to Applicant
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.

Applications will be considered until position is filled. Please submit an online ECU application for vacancy #934043 to ECU Human Resources at http://jobs.ecu.edu .

East Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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