What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lecturer position at North Carolina Central University?
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Position Information
Working Title
Lecturer
Position Number
611112
Appointment Type
Fixed Term: 3 year
FTE
1=9/10 month -Faculty only
Position Overview
Be an Eagle - Where Purpose Takes Flight!
Are you ready to make an impact? At North Carolina Central University (NCCU), we are more than an institution—we are a community rooted in a legacy of excellence and transformation. A historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, also known as ‘The City of Medicine,’ NCCU has been a cornerstone of education since 1910, fostering innovation and progress.
Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work-life balance. At NCCU, your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement.
An opportunity awaits you at NCCU, where your purpose can take flight.
Visit NCCU.edu.
Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work-life balance. At NCCU, your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement.
An opportunity awaits you at NCCU, where your purpose can take flight.
Visit NCCU.edu.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences at North Carolina Central University is the largest science department in the College of Health and Sciences with over 350 undergraduate students and 30 graduate students. The department is also integral in the training of doctoral students in the Integrated Biosciences Ph.D. program. It is committed to providing intensive instruction and training in the life sciences by offering relevant courses and research experiences to prepare students for entry into a variety of careers in academia, secondary education, government, industry, and health related professions.
Primary Purpose of Position
Teach, Evaluate and Graduate Students.
The Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences the College of Health and Sciences invites applicants for a non-tenure track faculty position at the rank of a lecturer. This 9-month full-time faculty will be recruited to teach in areas related to introductory courses. The position is intended to be filled by July 1, 2025.
The Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences the College of Health and Sciences invites applicants for a non-tenure track faculty position at the rank of a lecturer. This 9-month full-time faculty will be recruited to teach in areas related to introductory courses. The position is intended to be filled by July 1, 2025.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Excellent oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; excellent research and analytical skills; ability to work both independently and collaboratively with others; strong knowledge base in biology, organismal and systems biology.
Minimum Education/Experience
The successful candidate must have a PhD in Biology or associated disciplines (e.g., cell biology, microbiology, neuroscience, etc) The successful candidate should have appropriate experience in teaching university Biology courses, especially introductory and general biology courses.
Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation
N/A
Equal Opportunity Employer
North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies
Function
Instructional
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Teach, Evaluate and Graduate Students
Function
Public Service
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Service on committees as appropriate
Function
Research
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Research in faculty member’s area of specialization.
Function
Consulting/Advising
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Student Advising
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F000100
Open Date
03/07/2024
Close Date
05/01/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Date Position Available
07/01/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application.
Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form or those seeking National Guard Preference must attach as NG23A form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting.
Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks.
North Carolina Central University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form or those seeking National Guard Preference must attach as NG23A form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting.
Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks.
North Carolina Central University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
- Teaching Philosophy
- Unofficial Transcripts (official required from selected candidate)
- List of References
- Other Document
- DD-214 (Veterans Only)
- NGB23A or NGB22/DD256 (National Guard Only)
