Posting Details
Position Information
| Position Number | 001512 |
|---|---|
| Functional Title | Academic Professional Assistant Professor |
| Position Type | Non-Tenure Stream |
| Position Eclass | FG - Faculty 12 Mo Leave Earning |
| University Information | UNC Greensboro , located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement . Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000+ students , and 3,000+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams , 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs , UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value , with noted strengths in health and wellness , visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram . |
| Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit | The UNCG Department of Biology endeavors towards excellence in conducting research and teaching biological concepts and skills to biology majors and graduate students, to prepare them for professional careers and more advanced study. We introduce non-biology majors to the foundations and applications of biology. By involving undergraduate and graduate students in research, we contribute to and increase society’s knowledge across the broad spectrum of biology. We train doctoral students in Environmental Health Science, a complex and rapidly changing discipline. Through laboratory training and directed research experiences we enhance our students’ technical and analytical skills so that they can contribute meaningfully to an increasingly technological world. Our leadership in scientific innovation and discovery serves our students, profession, and our local and global communities. |
| Position Summary | Successful applicants will be expected to collaborate closely with the directors of graduate and undergraduate studies in creating innovative instructional curriculums and programs, and to manage the student advising process, policies, and procedures. The AP Assistant Professor will supervise research specialist staff and students and may lead the writing of proposals for external funding to support educational research or procurement of technical equipment. They may also teach up to one course per semester with a preference for general biology, microbiology, biotechnology, immunology, and virology. The following skills or ability to develop the skills are also preferred: develop a management strategy to provide technical support for research related activities, establish relationships and pathways to effectively acquire, service and maintain advanced instrumentation used in typical biology laboratories, and lead the development, writing, and maintenance of technical device use manuals, laboratory manuals, and training manuals and interpret technical information to a variety of audiences. |
| Minimum Qualifications | M.S. in Biology or a related field, and considerable experience in the job-related qualifications. |
| Preferred Qualifications | Ph.D. in Biology or a related field. |
| Tenure Status | Not on Track |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | To apply, visit http://spartantalent.uncg.edu/ and select position type “Non-Tenure Stream,” click “search” apply to Posting # 001512, Dept. Biology – 12204 |
| Recruitment Range | Competitive |
| Org #-Department | Biology - 12204 |
| Job Open Date | 10/26/2023 |
| For Best Consideration Date | 01/15/2024 |
| Job Close Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| FTE | 1.000 |
| Type of Appointment | Time Limited |
| Time Limited Duration | One year from the date of hire with the possibility of renewal. |
| Number of Months per Year | 12 |
| FLSA |
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