What are the responsibilities and job description for the Non-Tenure-Track, Lecturer in Biology position at University of North Alabama?
JOB The University of North Alabama is accepting applications for the position of Non-Tenure-Track, Lecturer in Biology to begin in August 2026. The successful candidate will primarily teach majors and non-majors introductory biology lectures and laboratories and be responsible for coordinating introductory biology laboratories; in addition, this position entails managing the department’s greenhouse, supervision of student workers, maintenance of proper supply inventories, and other relevant duties including service to the department, college, and university. Standard workload for this position is 15 semester hours, but lab coordination duties will be considered part of that workload. Preference may be given to candidates who can additionally teach Human Anatomy & Physiology or Clinical Microbiology.
Sponsorship is not available for this position. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES The successful candidate will mainly be required to teach introductory biology laboratories, both for non-majors and for biology majors; non-majors introductory biology lectures will also be a frequent teaching responsibility. Depending on the candidate’s background, the successful candidate may also teach Human Anatomy & Physiology and/or Clinical Microbiology laboratories.
In addition to teaching, the successful candidate will also be responsible for coordinating introductory biology laboratories. Lab coordination duties primarily include, but are not limited to:
This position is also responsible for maintaining the department’s greenhouse and supervising student workers who will provide assistance in carrying out most non-teaching responsibilities, including those related to lab coordination. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION To view the complete job description and/or apply for this position, please visit our Online Employment System at link Please be prepared to upload a cover letter, resume, and teaching philosophy at the time of application as well as provide contact information for at least three professional references, including email addresses. Transcripts for the highest degree attained are required for a complete application packet. 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. Official transcripts must be sent directly to HR from the issuing school via email 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 have previously worked at UNA as an adjunct or faculty member and your transcripts are already on file, please email employment@una.edu and ask that they be moved to your completed application for this position. If you are a alum of UNA and need to request copies of your transcripts, to be sent to HR from the Registrar's Office at no cost to you, please fill out this form and your transcripts will be sent to HR. Applications submitted without all required supplemental attachments may be considered incomplete and non-viable.
For questions, please email employment@una.edu or call 256-765-4291 and select option #2. Selecting an option other than #2 may result in a delayed response.
Sponsorship is not available for this position. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES The successful candidate will mainly be required to teach introductory biology laboratories, both for non-majors and for biology majors; non-majors introductory biology lectures will also be a frequent teaching responsibility. Depending on the candidate’s background, the successful candidate may also teach Human Anatomy & Physiology and/or Clinical Microbiology laboratories.
In addition to teaching, the successful candidate will also be responsible for coordinating introductory biology laboratories. Lab coordination duties primarily include, but are not limited to:
- Determining the weekly laboratory schedule for each semester.
- Ordering supplies and materials for the laboratories.
- Setting up and tearing down laboratory preps for all instructors.
This position is also responsible for maintaining the department’s greenhouse and supervising student workers who will provide assistance in carrying out most non-teaching responsibilities, including those related to lab coordination. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION To view the complete job description and/or apply for this position, please visit our Online Employment System at link Please be prepared to upload a cover letter, resume, and teaching philosophy at the time of application as well as provide contact information for at least three professional references, including email addresses. Transcripts for the highest degree attained are required for a complete application packet. 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. Official transcripts must be sent directly to HR from the issuing school via email 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 have previously worked at UNA as an adjunct or faculty member and your transcripts are already on file, please email employment@una.edu and ask that they be moved to your completed application for this position. If you are a alum of UNA and need to request copies of your transcripts, to be sent to HR from the Registrar's Office at no cost to you, please fill out this form and your transcripts will be sent to HR. Applications submitted without all required supplemental attachments may be considered incomplete and non-viable.
For questions, please email employment@una.edu or call 256-765-4291 and select option #2. Selecting an option other than #2 may result in a delayed response.
Benefits:
Retirement Plan, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Employee Discounts