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Location

Denton, TX | United States

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Job description

UNT System Overview:
Welcome to the University of North Texas System . The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco , the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law , and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth . We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at
Posting Title:
Lecturer (Continuing) - Biological Sciences
Department:
UNT-Biological Sciences-121100
College/School:
College of Science
Job Location:
Frisco
Full Time/Part Time:
Full-Time
Retirement Eligibility:
ORP Eligible
Additional Retirement Information:
For more information on retirement plan options, please visit .
Department Summary:
UNT is a Hispanic-serving and Minority-serving public research university with a Research 1 (R1) Carnegie classification enrolling over 44,000 students. The Department of Biological Sciences, one of four departments in the College of Science, has over 45 faculty, 160 graduate and 2,800 undergraduate students. Our faculty is a community of scholars dedicated to research and teaching in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Physiology, Neuroscience, Ecology, Environmental Science, Plant Biology, and organismal-environment interactions. We offer Bachelor's degrees in Biology, Biochemistry, Ecology, Medical Laboratory Science , and Forensic Science, and Masters and PhD degrees in Biology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and Environmental Science. We measure our success by the success of our students and the quality of our intellectual contributions to society. For additional information on the Department of Biological Sciences visit .

UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.
Position Summary:
The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of North Texas (UNT) invites applications for a multiyear continuing Lecturer position in the area of Biological Sciences with emphasis on Biochemistry, Genetics and Cell Biology. Duties involve (1) teaching 3 courses per semester that could include Introductory Biology, Genetics, Cell Biology, and Elementary Biochemistry at the Frisco campus with at least one course per year at the Denton campus. Responsibilities would also include (2) serving as an advisor (up to 25% time commitment) to our undergraduate students. This position is one of multiple open positions in the department, including tenure-track positions in the areas of computational biochemistry/biology, microbial genomics, immunology, and genetics with emphasis on epigenetics. These positions complement recent hires in the areas of neurobiology, invertebrate biology, systems biology, and cell biology.
Minimum Qualifications:
Requirements include PhD in Biology, Biochemistry or related areas and college teaching experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference will be given to candidates with 1 or 2 years of full-time of teaching at the college or university level; prior experience teaching more than one of the following: Introductory Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, and Cell Biology; experience in undergraduate advising; research experience in biochemistry, genetics or cell biology; an ability to work with a diverse population; experience teaching face-to-face classes; experience with different learning technologies including Canvas and online teaching.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to communicate
Security Sensitive:
This is a security sensitive position.
EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.
Driving University Vehicle:
No
Posting Number:
F1391P
Quicklink for Posting:

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