Teaching Assistant Professor-BIOL 250 SS

Company: UNC-Chapel Hill
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Position Summary The Department of Biology at UNC -Chapel Hill will employ an Intermittent Teaching Assistant Professor to teach BIOL 250 Evolutionary Biology during the second session of Summer School 2026. This course will foster an understanding of how the science of evolutionary biology can be used to understand life on the planet. Topics to be explored include the causes of speciation and extinction, why humans get sick and age, and how genomes evolve. Students will learn how to interpret data from an evolutionary perspective, apply evolutionary principles to applications in medicine, conservation, agriculture and other disciplines, and prepare for more advanced work in biology. Classes are held daily during the summer. Pedagogical materials (syllabi learning goals, slide presentations, guided reading questions, quizzes and exams) are in place so course development requirements are minimal. Responsibilities for the class: - Prepare a syllabus, outlining topics and reading assignments in the textbooks for each class period - Prepare and present lectures for each class - Prepare exams and provide guidance to TAs about grading - Post class materials (e.g. Powerpoint presentations, synopsis of main points, assignments) on Canvas - Hold office hours each week - Respond promptly to email messages from students Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience Relevant college teaching experience, experience with in-person and remote teaching technologies.

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