"Introductory Biology Lab Instructor (Two Vacancies)"

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Position TitleIntroductory Biology Lab Instructor (Two Vacancies)Tenure StatusNon-Tenure TrackProvide RankInstructorPosition Number099321, 097371DepartmentBiology - 250100Working Location (City, State)Hickory, NC

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Minimum QualificationsQualifications:

• Master’s degree in Biological Sciences or a related field.
• Relevant teaching experience in a laboratory setting.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Biology Lab Instructors for our non-major biology labs (BIO 1203, 1204, 1205) at the Hickory campus. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing four lab sections per week and ensuring a stimulating and supportive environment for our students.

License/Certification RequiredN/ADescription of the Department or UnitThe Biology department has 32 full-time doctoral level faculty members, approximately 950 undergraduate students, and 50 graduate students. For further information: http://biology.appstate.edu/.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesPreparation for Instruction: Attend weekly prep meetings led by the Lab Supervisor, prepare for classroom instruction, and actively engage in the discussion of lab content and troubleshooting.

Lab Operations: Facilitate the setup and breakdown of labs, troubleshoot equipment issues, ensure labs are adequately stocked, and mediate any student or instructor queries.

Laboratory Instruction: Teach laboratory sections and actively engage in the dissemination of lab content and exercises.

Student Engagement and Support: Provide guidance and support to students to enhance their understanding and application of biological concepts. Hold office hours and maintain consistent email correspondence to support and guide students.

Assessment and Grading: Evaluate student performance and provide timely and constructive feedback. Efficiently grade assignments with a 1-2 week turnaround time, utilizing provided grading guides.

Type of PositionFull Time PositionAppointment Type1.0Number Of Months Per Year9Physical Demands of PositionTypical physical demands of a lab environment.Description of UniversityAppalachian 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.

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Proposed Date of Hire08/19/2024Suggested Salary RangeSalary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.ABD Consideration:N/A - ABD is not applicable for this position. See Minimum Qualifications.ABD DescriptionABD with reduction in rank and salary: ABD will be considered for this position. Evidence of successful defense of the dissertation must be received by July 31 for a fall hire or November 30 for a spring hire. If confirmation of defense is not provided by the deadline, the candidate will receive a new one-year fixed-term contract and be hired at the rank of Instructor. The candidate’s salary will also be reduced to a lower rate commensurate with other full-time instructors in the same department. However, if degree verification is provided before the end of the one-year fixed-term contract, the candidate will be returned to the rank of assistant professor with commensurate compensation beginning July 1 of the following academic year.

No ABD consideration: Only candidates with an earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution will be considered for the position. Since ABD will not meet the minimum requirements, ABD will not be considered.Special Instructions to ApplicantsFor a complete application, please apply and submit all below-required documents electronically through Appalachian State University’s Job Board:

• Cover Letter
• CV
• List of at least three references with contact information.
• Copies of all unofficial transcripts.

Evaluation of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty HiresThe continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution.Posting Date05/20/2024Closing DateOpen Until FilledYesEvaluation of Applications Begins05/20/2024Search Chair NameMatt EstepSearch Chair Emailestepmc@appstate.eduQuick Linkhttps://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/46047Posting NumberFA00428P

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