The University of North Carolina at Charlotte Hiring for Belk Distinguished Scholar of Biology at Charlotte, NC Full Time

006279

Working Title:

Belk Distinguished Scholar of Biology

Classification Title:

9-Mo Tenure-Track/ Tenured Faculty

College:

Col Liberal Arts & Science (Col)

Department:

Biological Sciences

Position Designation:

Faculty

Employment Type:

Permanent – Full-time

Months per year:

9

Primary Purpose of Department:

To achieve its vision, the Department of Biological Sciences has set as its mission several inter-related goals:
• To advance the frontiers of knowledge through innovation and research in the biological sciences;
• To facilitate the development of scientists in the guidance of our bachelor, master’s, and doctoral Biology students, and in the training of post-doctoral fellows.
• To increase scientific literacy, foster an appreciation of scientific inquiry, and develop well-informed citizens by providing general education in Biology to the student population;
• To participate in the University-wide academic community through interdisciplinary collaborations, programs, and curricula;
• To contribute to local, national, and international scientific communities through collaborations and service activities that promote education and dissemination of information;
• To contribute to the community by collaborating with public, nonprofit, private, and industry partners in the Charlotte metropolitan area and the State of North Carolina.
The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences advances the ethical discovery, dissemination, and application of knowledge and creativity, and – by building the academic programs for tomorrow – educates students to be informed, critical thinkers, and competent communicators, to work successfully in a world of increasing diversity and change, and to be engaged citizens in a global society.

Vacancy Open to:

All Candidates

Description of Work:

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte recognizes the differentiation of mission, goals, and objectives inherent in the diversity of disciplines represented by its colleges and departments. Thus, the Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for Tenured and Tenure Track Faculty should be interpreted in the context of the related departmental and collegiate goals.
Teaching, Advising, Curriculum and Instructional Development – Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to teaching may include but are not limited to: subject matter competence, course design, course presentation, advising and consultation, directing student research, curriculum and instructional development, and grading student work.
Scholarly Research, Creative, and Other Professional Activities – All tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to participate in expanding the knowledge base of her/his academic field by conducting research or engaging in other creative activities as appropriate to the faculty member’s discipline. Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to research may include but are not limited to: research/creative activity that generates new knowledge and/or synthesizes and/or integrates existing knowledge, publication, an on-going agenda for research, scholarly, and creative activity, and are expected to seek extramural support for their work.
Service to University, the Public, and the Profession – All tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to engage in a program of service appropriate to their discipline. Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to service may include but are not limited to: service to the administration and governance of the University, public service, and service to the profession.

To view the complete Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for Tenured and Tenure-Track Faculty document visit our website: http://provost.uncc.edu/academic-budget-personnel/handbook/search-committee

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Required qualifications include a Ph.D. in the biological sciences or related fields, an established history of funding, and excellent record of innovative research and academic scholarship in the study of the molecular mechanisms of human disease. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to teaching and mentorship of of undergraduate and graduate students. The Department of Biological Sciences supports BS, BA, MS (thesis & non-thesis) and PhD programs with a diverse body of faculty and students, and prides itself with hand-on-training of its students.

Minimum Experience/Education:

UNC Charlotte gives primary consideration to the earned doctorate or terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline.

Preferred Education, Skills and Experience:

Candidates are expected to have an established history of funding, excellent record of innovative research and academic scholarship in the study of the molecular mechanisms of human disease, and teaching and mentorship of both undergraduate and graduate students. Consideration will be given to applicants with research interests complementing the Department of Biological Sciences research foci, including Proteostasis, Genome Integrity and Cancer Biology, Immunology/Microbiology/Virology.

Special Notes to Applicants:

Candidates must apply online at http://jobs.charlotte.edu , position number #006279, and provide a letter of interest responding to the job qualifications and description; a complete curriculum vitae; statements for research and teaching in a multicultural environment including information on how your teaching and mentoring practices engage, include, and eliminate barriers to learning for students of different ages, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, identities, and abilities and help increase the success of all students regardless of their entry pathway into the university; contact information for three references; and PDFs of three representative publications. For any queries, please contact the Chair of the Search Committee Dr. Andrew Truman ([email protected]). Screening of applications will begin Oct 15th, 2023 and continue until the position is filled.

The candidate chosen for this position will be required to provide an official transcript of their highest earned degree and submit to a criminal background check.

As an EOE/AA employer and an ADVANCE Institution that strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte encourages applications from all underrepresented groups. The department and college strongly support student and faculty diversity that includes, but is not limited to, ability/disability, age, culture, ethnicity, gender identity, language, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status.

Job Open Date:

10/09/2023

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Date Review of Applications will Begin:

10/15/2023

Proposed Hire Date:

08/15/2024