"Lecturer - Biology"

Lecturer - Biology

College: College of Science and Engineering - 323 College

Dept/School: Biology & Marine Biology - 32310

Vacancy Number: 16F-746

Position Number: 651

Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:

The Department of Biology and Marine Biology at The University of North Carolina Wilmington (https://uncw.edu/academics/colleges/cse/departments/biology/) invites applications for two full-time lecturer positions. Successful candidates will teach introductory core curriculum courses as well as courses in our pre-health and pre-veterinary tracks. Applicants with expertise in microbiology or related areas are especially encouraged to apply, beginning in August 2026.

Successful candidates will be expected to take an active role in departmental service and may also develop additional courses and inquiry-based learning experiences, as determined by candidate interests, strengths and departmental needs. We are particularly interested in the candidates ability to create a welcoming environment for students, staff, faculty, and community members.

These are renewable, non-tenure track positions with the possibility of promotion to senior lecturer/principal lecturer based on experience and performance. Lecturer positions are nine-month appointments with the opportunity to contribute to summer teaching for additional, competitive compensation.

The Department of Biology and Marine Biology has an excellent record of faculty development and mentorship and is committed to fostering new faculty to success.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Ph.D. in Biology or a closely related field. Note: Applicants who are ABD for the terminal degree may be considered if the expected doctoral degree is conferred by August 1, 2026, to be eligible for employment.
• Strong potential for excellence in teaching.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Demonstrated ability to teach introductory biology courses and courses in pre-health and pre-veterinary sciences.
• Experience teaching microbiology or related courses.
• Evidence of innovative and inclusive teaching practices that foster student engagement and success.
• Experience developing inquiry-based learning experiences or contributing to curriculum development.

Required Certifications or Licensure:

No Required Certifications or Licensure

Special Notes to Applicants:

Prior to the official appointment to the university, the candidate(s) selected for hire must be able to demonstrate eligibility to teach assigned courses by successfully meeting the credentialing requirements based on official transcripts and other documentation as required.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on December 18, 2025, the posting close date. To apply, please complete the online application process available at https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/37929 and attach the following materials as Adobe PDF documents. Note that submission of application without complete requested components will not meet the application requirements.

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vita
3. Statement of teaching philosophy, including experience with inquiry-based learning and creating a welcoming classroom environment (3-page maximum)
4. Unofficial copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts. Please combine all transcripts into a single PDF and upload under 'Combined Unofficial Graduate Transcripts.'
5. List of 3 Professional References. References will be requested during a later stage of the applicant screening process. **If ABD at time of application one reference must be from Dissertation Chair
6. If needed, applicants may upload additional materials in the 'Other' category

Please direct questions concerning the search to Dr. Zac Long, search committee chair at (longz@uncw.edu). For questions regarding the online application process, contact Tracie Chadwick (chadwickt@uncw.edu).

Position Type: Permanent

Job Posting Date: 11/17/2025

Job Close Date: 12/18/2025