Biology - Full-Time, Non-Tenure Track Lecturer

Job Details

Job Location : Main Campus - Edmond, OK

Position Type : Faculty

Job Category : OTRS Classified

Description

Position Overview :

Lecturer provides a quality learning experience for students. Lecturer faculty perform instruction-related duties and responsibilities in a timely manner and in accordance with the mission, policies and procedures of the college. The relationship of the lecturer faculty member to the student is one of teacher and facilitator of learning. Teaches, advises, and mentors students, evaluates student performance, and maintains department and student records in accordance with university policies. Adheres to the educational philosophy of the university. Works in a collaborative manner with colleagues and professional peers. Participates in university meetings that relate specifically to faculty. Serves on department, college, and university committees as requested. Prepares departmental reports as requested.

College / Department Overview :

The College of Mathematics and Science currently has 128 full-time and over 70 part-time faculty in 5 academic departments and the Schools of Engineering and Nursing. The College serves more than 3,300 undergraduate students in 30 majors and provides graduate programs in Biology, Computer Science, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, Applied Mathematical Science, Engineering, Computational Science, and Nursing. Accreditation / Certification is held by ABET, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), the American Board of Funeral Service Education, and the American Chemical Society. UCO is an institutional member of the Council on Undergraduate Research. For further information see our website at http : / / www.uco.edu / cms .

Department Specific Essential Job Functions :

The successful candidate will be expected to teach 12 credit hours of day / evening courses. The primary responsibility will be Biology for Majors : Principles Lab. Secondary are Biology for Majors : Principles lecture, General Biology lecture and / or lab, and other courses as needed in a variety of formats (face-to-face, hybrid, and online as needed). Service responsibilities will primarily consist of coordinating the Biology for Majors : Principles Laboratories.

Experience Required :

An earned Master’s degree awarded by a regionally accredited or international recognized institution in the field specified in the position announcement (exceptions require Academic Affairs approval). Possesses excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Experienced Preferred :

Teaching experience preferred in introductory majors or nonmajors biology, as instructor of record for lecture or laboratory. Lab coordination experience preferred.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

Reports to the Chair of the Department and the Dean of the College.

Physical Demands :

Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Online application must include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a teaching statement, a list of three professional references with contact information, and transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate degrees completed and in progress.