Teaching Assistant Professor-Biological Chemistry
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Job Info

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Department:

Chemistry - 318300

Posting Open Date:

11/07/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Position Type:

Permanent Faculty

Working Title:

Teaching Assistant Professor-Biological Chemistry

Appointment Type:

Fixed Term Faculty

Vacancy ID:

FAC0005352

Full-time/Part-time:

Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week:

40

FTE:

1

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

Dependent on education and experience

Proposed Start Date:

07/01/2025

Be a Tar Heel!:

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

The Chemistry Department is one of the largest and most complex departments in the College of Arts and Sciences.

There are 51 faculty members, 25 SHRA and 25 EHRA staff positions, 268 graduate students, 46 postdoctoral research associates, 591 undergraduate majors, and an annual total of approximately 10,000 registrations by all students in classroom and laboratory courses. The Department is housed in five buildings with over 580,000 sq. feet of space. The faculty participate in teaching assignments which involve an average of 200 students per faculty member per semester. The majority of faculty are research active and supervise graduate students working on their Masters or Ph.D. degrees, undergraduate students carrying out independent research and honors programs, research technicians and postdoctoral research associates. Primarily the research is funded by federal and private agencies such as NSF, NIH, Army, Navy, DOE, PRF and involves expenditures of more than nineteen million dollars annually. A total of over thirty-two million dollars from all sources is expended annually in the Department.

Position Summary:

The Department of Chemistry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a Teaching Assistant Professor. Primary responsibilities include innovative teaching in courses spanning the biochemistry curriculum, including our capstone biochemistry laboratory course. We seek candidates who will develop engaging, evidence-based teaching programs that support the success of all students, and who will excel in cooperative teaching of large-enrollment undergraduate courses. It is part of our institutional mission to teach and engage a diverse community of students with a broad range of backgrounds.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Molecular Biology, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

We seek candidates who will develop engaging, evidence-based teaching programs that support the success of all students, and who will excel in cooperative teaching of large-enrollment undergraduate courses.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions:

Only electronic applications will be accepted. Applicants should submit a cover letter, a 2-3 page teaching philosophy statement, a curriculum vitae, and names of four professional references. Individuals identified by the applicant as references may be contacted via email with instructions for uploading letters of support. Applicants should also upload a ten-minute teaching video on a biochemistry-related subject of their choice. The requested files and video should be uploaded to: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/290823.Review of applications will begin December 10, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.

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