Lecturer

Posting Number F00816P Position Title Lecturer Functional Title Lecturer Department Biological Sciences Salary Range DOQ Pay Basis Monthly Position Status Regular part-time Location Richardson Position End Date (if temporary) Posting Open Date 03/01/2024 Posting Close Date 07/31/2025 Open Until Filled No Desired Start Date 08/16/2024 Job Summary

The Department of Biological Sciences is seeking to recruit a 0.25 FTE (9-month appointment) instructional faculty at the rank of Lecturer to teach forensic biology and related offerings. We are looking for an instructor to expand and grow our forensic biology offerings. We anticipate there will be opportunities for the successful candidates to contribute to other classes in the future according to the interests and expertise of the appointee and the needs of the department.

Lecturers teach one or more undergraduate and/or graduate sections in a given term. Appointments carry no guarantee or expectation of renewal or tenure.

The incumbent will expand and grow our forensic biology offerings. We anticipate there will be opportunities for the successful candidates to contribute to other classes in the future according to the interests and expertise of the appointee and the needs of the department.

Minimum Education and Experience

An earned graduate degree appropriate to the academic discipline/topic and a record of productivity and professional achievement.

Preferred Education and Experience

Candidates must have a Master's degree (PhD preferred) in a relevant discipline in the biological sciences. Hands-on experience in the field of forensics is also preferred.

All candidates are expected to work effectively in a highly collaborative, engaging, and dynamic environment comprised of individuals of diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Prepare and teach undergraduate classes and/or Labs;

Maintain contact with student population in the classroom and via electronic learning platforms (eLearning);

Contribute assessment information and data as requested through the administration and the Assessment Team;

Participate in course evaluation surveys.

Physical Activities Working Conditions Additional Information

The appointment commences fall 2024.

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