We are recruiting

Adjunct/Part-Time Faculty in Biological Sciences

The Department of Biological Sciences seeks applicants to teach one or more of the following undergraduate biology lectures and lab courses BIOL 1110 Principles of Biology I, BIOL 1110L Principles of Biology I Laboratory, BIOL 2120 General Biology I, BIOL 2140L General Biology Laboratory, BIOL 3144L Ecology Laboratory, and Graduate Level Environmental Biology. Instruction of other courses may be possible depending on experience. Responsibilities could include: developing and/or updating course syllabi, preparation of lectures, projects, or other student assignments, meeting all designated class periods, maintaining regularly scheduled office hours, grading student assignments and exams in a timely manner, submitting completed mid-semester progress reports and final grades according to university regulations. Required: MS or MA in Biology or related field. UNC Charlotte also considers competence, effectiveness, and capacity, including, as appropriate: undergraduate and graduate degrees, related work experiences in the field, professional licensure and certifications, honors and awards, continuous documented excellence in teaching, or other demonstrated competencies and achievements that contribute to effective teaching and student learning outcomes. These positions are temporary and usually involve teaching a particular course or courses for a particular semester or semesters. These positions are temporary and do not accrue benefits. Finalists will be subject to a criminal background check and will be required to provide an official transcript. Candidates must apply online at http://jobs.charlotte.edu, .

About Us

The Department of Biological Sciences is a vibrant, multi-disciplinary department with state-of-the-art facilities, and multiple research labs are funded through R01-level NIH grants as well as large NSF grants. The departmental research activities interconnect with other academic units of the newly formed College of Science. Faculty-driven research relies on dedicated facilities and shared state-of-the-art equipment platforms. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and sustain an independent, externally funded research program that provides a supportive environment for students.The department supports BA, BS, graduate certificate, MS, and PhD programs and prides itself on student hands-on training. Currently, the department is home to over a thousand undergraduate biology majors and 80 graduate students.

Established in 2023, the College of Science provides a cohesive community that houses the departments of Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics and Statistics, and Physics and Optical Science. With its undergraduate degrees, undergraduate minors, master’s degrees, interdisciplinary doctoral degrees, certificate programs, graduate early-entry programs, honors programs, centers, and facilities, the College addresses grand challenges of the world and is especially supportive of the greater Charlotte region.

UNC Charlotte is a doctoral, research-intensive urban university located on an expanding modern campus. The second largest of the 17 UNC system campuses, UNC Charlotte is a welcoming vibrant and community focused institution, offering more than 30,000 culturally varied students a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The university is a Carnegie Foundation Community Engagement campus and an APLU Innovation and Economic Prosperity University. It supports faculty with excellent family and medical leave policies, junior faculty development awards, internal faculty research grant opportunities, and other research opportunities. Charlotte offers a dynamic space to live, work, and connect for faculty, students, alumni, and staff with its outstanding cultural, recreational, and business amenities. As the 15th largest U.S. city, Charlotte is consistently ranked as one of the best cities to live, #8 on the 2023–24 list by U.S. News and World Report.

As an EOE/AA employer and an ADVANCE institution that strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of every person is respected and maintained, UNC Charlotte encourages applications from all individuals. The department and college strongly support student and faculty sense of belonging that includes cultivating engagement, transparency, and fair opportunities.