Lecturer - Plant and Microbial Biology
Job Description
Posting Number
PG193606EPInternal Recruitment
NoWorking Title
Lecturer - Plant and Microbial BiologyAnticipated Hiring Range
Commensurate with Experience ( $12,000 - $16,000 at 0.30 FTE)Work Schedule
Hours varyJob Location
Raleigh, NCDepartment
Plant & Microbial BiologyAbout the Department
The Department of Plant and Microbial Biology supports teaching, research, and extension programs in fundamental plant biology and microbiology, including basic and applied research, teaching graduate and undergraduate courses, mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, and outreach to state and national clientele.
The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences houses 12 Academic departments with 294 faculty, 2,891 undergraduate students and 899 graduate students. The College is home to 18 research stations strategically located across the state that enhances our interactions with our farmers, stakeholders, and industry partners. Our strategic plan, Growing Our Future 2023-2030 is accessible here https://units.cals.ncsu.edu/cals-strategic-plan/.
The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences houses 12 Academic departments with 294 faculty, 2,891 undergraduate students and 899 graduate students. The College is home to 18 research stations strategically located across the state that enhances our interactions with our farmers, stakeholders, and industry partners. Our strategic plan, Growing Our Future 2023-2030 is accessible here https://units.cals.ncsu.edu/cals-strategic-plan/.
Essential Job Duties
The Department of Plant and Microbial Biology is seeking a temporary lecturer for PB403/503 course in Systematic Botany (4 credit hours; lecture and lab). Depending on education and experience, the successful candidate will teach either PB 403 (undergraduate only) or PB 403/503 (undergraduate/graduate sections combined) for the Spring 2025 term. The course introduces students to systematic principles and methods as applied to vascular plants, with emphasis on flowering plants. It covers classification, identification, phylogenetics, and molecular approaches, and surveys important and common plant families representing major groups of vascular plants.
Instructional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Instructional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Course coordination and planning
- Content preparation and delivery
- Student evaluation
- Supplemental interaction with students through office hours including coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities.
- The Lecturer is also expected hold office hours and perform other course-related duties.
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Other Responsibilities
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education and Experience
- Master’s of Science Degree in Botany/Plant Biology with emphasis in Systematic Botany or a related discipline and at least two (2) additional years relevant professional or educational experience.
- A terminal degree is needed to teach at the graduate level.
Other Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in teaching hands-on courses or workshops at the undergraduate, graduate, and/or professional level in Systematic Botany or closely related subjects, such as Local Flora, Dendrology, Field Botany, Aquatic and Wetland Plants, and/or Grasses/Sedges/Rushes.
- Demonstrated experience identifying plants using technical dichotomous keys.
- Demonstrated understanding of plant morphological terminology.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the current scholarship related to angiosperm phylogeny and evolution.
- Demonstrated experience collecting plants and vouchering herbarium specimens.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
N/A
Required License(s) or Certification(s)
N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required
NoCommercial Driver's License required
NoJob Open Date
08/19/2024Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach a Cover Letter, CV, and contact information for three (3) professional references.
Review of applications will begin 16 Sep 2024.
Review of applications will begin 16 Sep 2024.
Position Number
00111009Position Type
Non-Tenure-Track FacultyFull Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
0.30Appointment
< 9 Months RecurringMandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Non Mandatory - Adverse WeatherMandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Non Mandatory - Emergency EventDepartment ID
110801 - Plant & Microbial BiologyAA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State 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.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State 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.
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