Non-Tenure-Track, Lecturer/Lab Coordinator in Biology

The University of North Alabama (UNA) is accepting applications for a non-tenure-track lecturer position in the Department of Biology commencing in January 2022. Candidates who have experience with online instruction or a willingness to learn about online instruction are encouraged to apply. Review of application materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The University of North Alabama is the state’s oldest public university and sits on a beautiful 130-acre campus in historic Florence, Alabama. Florence is located within a four-city area on the banks of the Tennessee River known as the Shoals, which is steeped in the arts, culture, and entertainment—and is home to the famous Muscle Shoals sound. 

Primary responsibilities will consist of: Teaching nine semester hours of freshman biology courses and/or laboratories, including Human Anatomy & Physiology; Coordinating the freshman biology laboratories (including preparation of materials for laboratories, supervision of student workers, maintenance of proper supply inventories, and other appropriate duties); and serving as the manager of the department’s greenhouse. 

The successful candidate will also be expected to perform service to the department, college, and university on a regular basis.  A master’s degree with at least 18 graduate hours in biology is required.

To apply for this position, please visit our Online Employment System at http://jobs.una.edu/postings/6086. Applications will only be accepted via this system.  Please be prepared to upload, at the time of application, a cover letter, resume/cv, reference list with contact information for at least three professional/academic references, and one-page diversity statement.  Information regarding the diversity statement may be found here: https://www.una.edu/humanresources/files/forms-links/diversity_statement_faculty.pdf.

This position also requires that applicants submit unofficial or official transcripts. Electronic copies of unofficial transcripts may be attached under the attachment headings of Unofficial Transcript 1, Unofficial Transcript 2, etc. Electronic copies of transcripts may be emailed to employment@una.edu. If electronic copies are unavailable, hard copies of unofficial or official transcripts must be sent to Human Resources at UNA Box 5043, Florence, AL 35632 or brought to 601 Cramer Way, Room 226. Official transcripts must be sent directly to HR from the issuing school to be considered official. Transcripts with a designation of “Issued to Student” will not be considered official. Official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate but unofficial copies will be accepted for the application process. For questions, please email employment@una.edu or call 256-765-4291 and select option #2.

UNA is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving excellence and strength through diversity. UNA seeks a wide range of applicants for this position so that one of our core values, ethnic and cultural diversity, will be affirmed. UNA is a smoke-free campus.

We welcome applicants who are committed to working at a university that values diversity, equity, and inclusion for faculty, staff, and students.