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Biology - Full-Time, Temporary, Non-Tenure Track Visiting Assistant Professor

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK
Temporary
Full-time
Part-time

Job Details

Description

Visiting Assistant Professor Position

Position Title

Full-time, Non-Tenure Track, Visiting Assistant Professor

Position Summary

Visiting Faculty are employed by the university to teach or perform research for a limited time. This is a non-tenure track, temporary position.

Service or research may be expected. 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 127 full-time and over 70 part-time faculty in 6 academic departments and the School of Engineering.

The College serves more than 3,000 undergraduate students in 29 majors and provides graduate programs in Biology, Computer Science, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, Applied Mathematical Science, Engineering Physics, 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 .

Job Duties

The Biology Department has a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate education through transformative learning and research.

The department is seeking a Visiting Assistant Professor in Biology who is committed to excellence in teaching and collaborative student-centered research.

Primary areas of teaching responsibility include General Biology, Biology for Majors : Principles, Biology for Majors : Diversity, Introduction to Microbiology, Microbiology for Majors, and other courses as needed.

Duties include teaching day / evening undergraduate Biology courses, scholarly activities, and service to the department, college, and university appropriate to rank and appointment.

Experience / Education Required

in Biology or related field required. Demonstrable oral and written communication skills required. Experience teaching and directing research at the undergraduate level preferred.

Experience / Education Preferred

Experience teaching Biology courses at the undergraduate level.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

Ability to work collaboratively with other faculty and staff. 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.

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