north carolina state universityRaleigh, NC
Assistant Teaching Professor - Genetics
Assistant Teaching Professor - Genetics
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Apply for this role (opens in a new tab)Assistant Teaching Professor - Genetics The Department of Biological Sciences, within the College of Sciences at NC State University, invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor in Genetics, beginning in August 2027. This 9-month, professional track appointment carries an 80% teaching effort and 20% service effort. This position supports the undergraduate Genetics Program through teaching, advising, and opportunities to contribute to curriculum development and undergraduate-focused research. As an Assistant Teaching Professor, you will help students build a strong foundation in genetics by connecting core concepts in population and molecular genetics with their applications across the life sciences. Through your thoughtful, evidence-informed instruction, students will develop critical thinking skills, apply scientific principles, and prepare for further study and careers in the life sciences.
Key Responsibilities:
Teach undergraduate genetics courses, including "Principles of Genetics", "Population, Quantitative, and Evolutionary Genetics", and/or "Molecular Genetics", using effective, evidence-informed approaches.
Develop or enhance courses that reflect your disciplinary strengths and support the evolving needs of the undergraduate curriculum, including opportunities in bioinformatics or computational biology.
Advise undergraduate students and support their academic progress through the Genetics Program.
Coordinate laboratory courses on a rotating basis, as needed, and mentor and supervise graduate teaching assistants.
Contribute to departmental service, serve on graduate student committees, and participate in other academic activities aligned with departmental needs and your interests.
Pursue opportunities in undergraduate-focused research and discipline-based education research.
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience: PhD in Genetics or another life science field; or relevant degree.
Other Required Qualifications:
Expertise in population genetics and molecular genetics, demonstrated through academic training, research, or other relevant disciplinary experience. Demonstrated teaching experience through previous teaching assistant experience or teaching undergraduate-level courses in genetics or other biological sciences.
Required Documents:
- Cover LetterOther Document (1)
- Other Document (2)
- Contact Information for References
- Resume/CV
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Lead
Location
Raleigh, NC
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Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
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