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

University of Central Oklahoma•Edmond, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Engages in teaching, service, and scholarly and/or creative activities as defined by the tenure and promotion policy in the UCO Employee and Faculty Handbook. The College of Mathematics and Science currently has 129 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. 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 undergraduate and graduate physiology courses, majors and nonmajors introductory biology courses, and other courses as needed. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in aquatic systems. Duties include teaching day/evening undergraduate and graduate Biology courses, scholarly activities, and service to the department, college, and university appropriate to rank and appointment.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Biology or related field required
Demonstrable oral and written communication skills required

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching and directing research at the undergraduate level preferred
Experience teaching Biology courses at the undergraduate level
Ability to work collaboratively with other faculty and staff
Expertise in aquatic systems

Responsibilities

Teaches, advises, and mentors students
Evaluates student performance
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
Engages in teaching, service, and scholarly and/or creative activities as defined by the tenure and promotion policy in the UCO Employee and Faculty Handbook
Teaching primary areas of responsibility include undergraduate and graduate physiology courses, majors and nonmajors introductory biology courses, and other courses as needed
Teaching day/evening undergraduate and graduate Biology courses
Scholarly activities
Service to the department, college, and university appropriate to rank and appointment