Introductory Biology Teaching Professor

Minimum Qualifications

PhD in the Biological Sciences or a MS in Biology or related field with an EdD in Science Education Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required) The Department of Biology at Appalachian State University invites applications for a 9-month, non-tenure-track position as Introductory Biology Teaching Professor to start in Fall 2024. This individual will contribute to the continued development of a progressive introductory biology program. License/Certification Required None Required Description of the Department or Unit The Department of Biology at Appalachian State University is a community of 44 faculty who are active in teaching and research, along with a support staff of five technicians and three administrators. We strive to maintain a faculty with diverse research interests, ranging from molecules and cells to communities and landscapes. The department currently has approximately 1000 Biology majors and 60 graduate students. The department provides instruction in biology through classroom and laboratory interactions, undergraduate and graduate laboratory research experiences, seminars, professional development programs, and career advising through courses and faculty interactions. Additional information about the Department of Biology is located on the website at:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities The teaching load is 12 hours per semester and primarily consists of first semester introductory courses for biology majors and non-majors. The opportunity to develop an upper-level course or course-based undergraduate research experience (CURE) may be possible depending on departmental need and individual expertise. Beyond teaching, specific duties for the position include updating introductory laboratory curricula to reflect best practices in biology education and contributing to program assessment. Other duties may include serving on the Introductory Biology Steering Committee and undergraduate academic advising. Type of Position Full Time Position Appointment Type 1.0 Number Of Months Per Year 9 Physical Demands of Position Typical physical demands of a professional instructor/lab position at the university Description of University Appalachian State University, in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors. Posting Details Information

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