Instructor of Biology
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The University of South Carolina Upstate is a positive, diverse, and empowering institution for motivated, success-minded students who want to be challenged academically, supported personally, and pushed to the boundaries of their potential in an opportunity-rich environment. Because the University of South Carolina Upstate is proud of its student body, we seek to attract a diverse applicant pool.
The Department of Natural Sciences and Engineering seeks applicants for a non-tenure track, 9-month Instructor of Biology with a start date of August 16, 2025. The selected candidate will teach Human Anatomy and Physiology lectures and/or laboratories. The candidate will also serve as a Student Success Coach for Human Anatomy and Physiology students, mainly nursing and exercise science majors, by encouraging student involvement in learning, providing guidance for students who are having difficulty in class, collaborating with faculty to assist students, and directing students to appropriate university resources. Additional duties include advising biology majors, serving on university committees, and actively supporting unit initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours in biology, biomedical sciences, or a closely related field is required by the start date of the appointment. Candidates must have the ability to teach Human Anatomy and Physiology lectures and laboratories.
Preferred Qualifications: Candidates with at least two years of teaching experience as the instructor of record at the college or university level in biology or closely related fields, including graduate teaching assistantships and/or contingent faculty appointments are preferred. At least one year of experience coaching or advising undergraduate students in academic success is preferred.
For a complete job description and to apply, go to https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/177061
Contact: Dr. Jonathan Storm
Department of Natural Sciences and Engineering
University of South Carolina Upstate
800 University Way, Spartanburg, SC 29303
Email: stormj@uscupstate.edu
Phone: 864-503-5753
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.
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