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Posting Details
Request to Recruit
Position Title
Biology Lecturer/Academic Advisor
Tenure Status
Non-Tenure Track
Provide Rank
Lecturer
Position Number
096601
Department
Biology - 250100
Position Summary Information
Minimum Qualifications
Graduate degree in Biology, related degrees may be considered.
Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)
The Department of Biology at Appalachian State University invites applications for a 11-month, non-tenure-track position as a Biology Lecturer and Academic Advisor to start in Spring 2025. This individual will be responsible for advising Biology majors in their programs of study, helping them develop and update their graduation plans, and teaching a reduced course load each semester.
Candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas are desired:
None required
Description of the Department or Unit
The Department of Biology at Appalachian State University is a community of 44 faculty who are active in teaching and research, along with a support staff of five technicians and three administrators. We strive to maintain a faculty with diverse research interests, ranging from molecules and cells to communities and landscapes. The department currently has approximately 1000 Biology majors and 60 graduate students. The department provides instruction in biology through classroom and laboratory interactions, undergraduate and graduate laboratory research experiences, seminars, professional development programs, and career advising through courses and faculty interactions. Additional information about the Department of Biology is located on the website at: https://biology.appstate.edu/
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties include:
Other duties may include leading orientations for incoming freshman and transfer students and participating in Open House events.
Type of Position
Full Time Position
Appointment Type
1.0
Number Of Months Per Year
11
Physical Demands of Position
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Posting Details Information
Proposed Date of Hire
01/01/2025
Suggested Salary Range
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
ABD Consideration:
N/A - ABD is not applicable for this position. See Minimum Qualifications.
ABD Description
ABD 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 Applicants
For a complete application, please apply and submit all below-required documents electronically through Appalachian State University's Job Board:
UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires
The 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.
UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires
The 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 Date
09/24/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins
10/17/2024
Search Chair Name
Jennifer Geib
Search Chair Email
geibjc@appstate.edu
Quick Link
https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/46144
Posting Number
FA00431P
Request to Recruit
Position Title
Biology Lecturer/Academic Advisor
Tenure Status
Non-Tenure Track
Provide Rank
Lecturer
Position Number
096601
Department
Biology - 250100
Position Summary Information
Minimum Qualifications
Graduate degree in Biology, related degrees may be considered.
Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)
The Department of Biology at Appalachian State University invites applications for a 11-month, non-tenure-track position as a Biology Lecturer and Academic Advisor to start in Spring 2025. This individual will be responsible for advising Biology majors in their programs of study, helping them develop and update their graduation plans, and teaching a reduced course load each semester.
Candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas are desired:
- Prior work in higher education advising
- Experience in the higher education field, or higher education related coursework
None required
Description of the Department or Unit
The Department of Biology at Appalachian State University is a community of 44 faculty who are active in teaching and research, along with a support staff of five technicians and three administrators. We strive to maintain a faculty with diverse research interests, ranging from molecules and cells to communities and landscapes. The department currently has approximately 1000 Biology majors and 60 graduate students. The department provides instruction in biology through classroom and laboratory interactions, undergraduate and graduate laboratory research experiences, seminars, professional development programs, and career advising through courses and faculty interactions. Additional information about the Department of Biology is located on the website at: https://biology.appstate.edu/
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties include:
- Intake advising of all new biology majors and transfer students
- Teaching a section of Career Explorations in Biology
- Assigning Biology Faculty advisors for upper-level students
- Mentoring and supervising the Biology undergraduate Peer Advisors
- Advising undergraduates about internship opportunities
- Maintaining a relationship with University College and Health Professions Advising Offices
Other duties may include leading orientations for incoming freshman and transfer students and participating in Open House events.
Type of Position
Full Time Position
Appointment Type
1.0
Number Of Months Per Year
11
Physical Demands of Position
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Posting Details Information
Proposed Date of Hire
01/01/2025
Suggested Salary Range
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
ABD Consideration:
N/A - ABD is not applicable for this position. See Minimum Qualifications.
ABD Description
ABD 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 Applicants
For a complete application, please apply and submit all below-required documents electronically through Appalachian State University's Job Board:
- Cover Letter that includes a statement of the applicant's interests in the position, their qualifications and experience related to the work, and their vision for the position.
- Curriculum Vitae
- Contact information for at least 3 references (name, address, telephone, email address).
- Review of applications will begin on 10/172024. Applications will continue to be reviewed until the positions are filled.
- Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact search committee chair Jennifer Geib geibjc@appstate.edu with questions about search procedures or timelines.
UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires
The 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.
UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires
The 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 Date
09/24/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins
10/17/2024
Search Chair Name
Jennifer Geib
Search Chair Email
geibjc@appstate.edu
Quick Link
https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/46144
Posting Number
FA00431P