What are the responsibilities and job description for the Non-Tenure-Track, Lecturer & Graduate Program Coordinator; Interdisciplinary & Professional Studies position at University of North Alabama?
JOB
The University of North Alabama’s College of Arts, Sciences, and Engineering invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track Lecturer position in Interdisciplinary and Professional Studies, beginning in August 2025. The individual selected for this role will serve as Graduate Program Coordinator for our online Master’s in Professional Studies (MPrS). In this capacity, the successful candidate will provide leadership in recruiting prospective students, advising, developing curriculum, conducting program assessments, and teaching courses within the graduate program. There may also be opportunities to teach in the undergraduate interdisciplinary studies baccalaureate program. This position will remain open until filled. To ensure full consideration, interested applicants should submit all required materials by February 14. We look forward to reviewing applications from individuals eager to champion our commitment to interdisciplinarity, academic innovation, and student success.Sponsorship opportunities are not available for this position.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The standard teaching load for lecturers is five courses per semester (5/5). However, acknowledging the demands of graduate program coordination, the position includes a one-course release each fall and spring semester. The Graduate Program Coordinator will also receive a stipend for administrative duties performed over the summer.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Please be prepared to upload a cover letter, resume/CV, and provide contact information for at least three professional/academic references at the time of application. In addition, official transcripts for the highest degree attained are required of the successful candidate, but unofficial copies will be accepted for the application process. If any of your graduate hours in the relevant teaching discipline are taken from a degree(s) that is not your highest attained, an official transcript of that degree(s) must also be submitted. Electronic copies, if available, of unofficial transcripts may be attached under the attachment headings of Unofficial Transcript 1, Unofficial Transcript 2, etc. Electronic copies of unofficial/official transcripts may also be requested to be sent to employment@una.edu. If electronic copies of transcripts are unavailable, hard copies must be sent to: Human Resources, One Harrison Plaza, 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 via email or postal mail to be considered official. Transcripts with a designation of “Issued to Student”, or with the student name listed as the recipient will not be considered official. Official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate prior to the start date of the appointment, but unofficial copies will be accepted for the application process. If you attended UNA, please click here to fill out an online, electronic transcript request form. Your transcripts will be delivered to HR and we will upload them to your application packet at no charge to you. For questions, please email employment@una.edu or call 256-765-4291 and select option #2. Selecting an option other than #2 will result in a delayed response.
The University of North Alabama’s College of Arts, Sciences, and Engineering invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track Lecturer position in Interdisciplinary and Professional Studies, beginning in August 2025. The individual selected for this role will serve as Graduate Program Coordinator for our online Master’s in Professional Studies (MPrS). In this capacity, the successful candidate will provide leadership in recruiting prospective students, advising, developing curriculum, conducting program assessments, and teaching courses within the graduate program. There may also be opportunities to teach in the undergraduate interdisciplinary studies baccalaureate program. This position will remain open until filled. To ensure full consideration, interested applicants should submit all required materials by February 14. We look forward to reviewing applications from individuals eager to champion our commitment to interdisciplinarity, academic innovation, and student success.Sponsorship opportunities are not available for this position.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The standard teaching load for lecturers is five courses per semester (5/5). However, acknowledging the demands of graduate program coordination, the position includes a one-course release each fall and spring semester. The Graduate Program Coordinator will also receive a stipend for administrative duties performed over the summer.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Please be prepared to upload a cover letter, resume/CV, and provide contact information for at least three professional/academic references at the time of application. In addition, official transcripts for the highest degree attained are required of the successful candidate, but unofficial copies will be accepted for the application process. If any of your graduate hours in the relevant teaching discipline are taken from a degree(s) that is not your highest attained, an official transcript of that degree(s) must also be submitted. Electronic copies, if available, of unofficial transcripts may be attached under the attachment headings of Unofficial Transcript 1, Unofficial Transcript 2, etc. Electronic copies of unofficial/official transcripts may also be requested to be sent to employment@una.edu. If electronic copies of transcripts are unavailable, hard copies must be sent to: Human Resources, One Harrison Plaza, 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 via email or postal mail to be considered official. Transcripts with a designation of “Issued to Student”, or with the student name listed as the recipient will not be considered official. Official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate prior to the start date of the appointment, but unofficial copies will be accepted for the application process. If you attended UNA, please click here to fill out an online, electronic transcript request form. Your transcripts will be delivered to HR and we will upload them to your application packet at no charge to you. For questions, please email employment@una.edu or call 256-765-4291 and select option #2. Selecting an option other than #2 will result in a delayed response.
