Assistant Professor of Practice - Biology

University of Nebraska–Lincoln, United States

Updated: 3 days ago
Location: Lincoln, NEBRASKA
Job Type: FullTime
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Position Information
Position Information


Working Title Assistant Professor of Practice - Biology
Department School of Biological Sciences-1076
Requisition Number F_240009
Posting Open Date 01/24/2024
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 02/26/2024
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Description of Work
The School of Biological Sciences (SBS) in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Practice in Biology. This position is associated with a vibrant cross-campus community dedicated to promoting life sciences education through a systems-based approach to the study of life featuring a shared core sequence, interactive instruction, education research, and experiential learning.
The successful candidate will provide critical instruction and leadership for the LIFE introductory course sequence taken by life sciences majors across the university. They will teach high-enrollment introductory biology courses, coordinate one introductory biology lab course, and teach an additional biology course within their disciplinary area. They can have instructional expertise in any biology subdiscipline (e.g., molecular biology, cellular biology, developmental biology, genetics, microbiology, anatomy, physiology, ecology, or evolution). They will contribute to the university’s mission to promote inclusive excellence through dedicated teaching, ongoing scholarly development, and professional service. This is a teaching-focused, promotable, non-tenure track position with a multi-year renewable contract.
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong potential to deliver and coordinate effective and inclusive life sciences courses and to work collaboratively with other instructors, lab managers, department staff, teaching assistants, and undergraduate students.
As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination .
Minimum Required Qualifications
  • A doctoral degree in biology, biology education, or a related discipline.
Preferred Qualifications
  • A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. This will be assessed with a rubric based on https://ofew.berkeley.edu/recruitment/contributions-diversity/rubric-assessing-candidate-contributions-diversity-equity .
  • Teaching interests that complement the needs of the LIFE program and the School of Biological Sciences.
  • Prior experience teaching relevant lecture and/or lab courses.
Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required
Criminal History Background Check Required
Posted Salary
How to Apply
Click “Apply for this Job” and complete the Faculty Academic/Administrative Information form. Attach the following documents:
  • A cover letter highlighting your interests and qualifications.
  • A Curriculum Vitae.
  • A document containing teaching and diversity statements. Combine statements into a single document and attach as “Other Document.”
  • Names and contact information for three references.


    • The two-page teaching statement should summarize instructional experiences, strategies, and interests. The teaching statement should include one paragraph about how your research background and plans complement your teaching interests. The one-page diversity statement should describe past experiences that advance diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as future plans.
    For questions or accommodations related to this position contact
    Brooke Crawley, [email protected]
    Job Category
    Job Category (old) Faculty Non-Tenure Leading
    Job Type Full-Time
    Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No
    If Temporary, indicate end date
    Planned Hire Date 8/19/2024
    Appointment End Date
    Organizational Location Default Location

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