About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

The University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) is part of the University of North Texas System, which also includes UNT Denton and the UNT Health Fort Worth. UNT Dallas, which is a standalone university in southern Dallas, invites applications for a full-time, permanent Lecturer position in Biology, beginning Fall 2026. The successful candidate will be expected to achieve excellence in teaching and to participate in continued development of the UNT Dallas Department of Natural Sciences, which offers B.A. and B.S. degrees in Biology and Chemistry, and has plans to launch a Master’s degree in Applied Biotechnology in Fall 2028. We are particularly interested in student-centric, innovative, and energetic candidates who can help lead the development of UNT Dallas’s Department of Natural Sciences through program development, student recruitment, and community outreach. We seek a Biology generalist who can contribute to the Biology program by teaching a range of biology and health-related bioscience courses. The Department of Natural Sciences is well equipped for teaching and scholarship with our new state-of-the-art, 115,000 square foot Science Building

Position Overview

Expectations for full-time faculty at UNT Dallas include excellent teaching and service, resulting in contributions equivalent to a four-course load each semester. Faculty are also expected to participate in such service activities as curriculum development, student recruiting and mentoring, program assessment, and committee leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

• M.S. in Biology or other closely related field by start date.
• Evidence or demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching.
• Experience in teaching first-year Biology and Biology for non-science majors.
• Experience in teaching a range of core biology courses such as Cell Biology, Genetics, Anatomy and Physiology, Animal Physiology,
• Microbiology, Ecology, Evolution and associated Laboratory courses, as well as upper-level courses based on area of expertise.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in scholarship.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated effective written, verbal, and team-building communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biology or other closely related field by start date.
• Experience mentoring students and student organizations.
• Experience in curriculum development and developing interdisciplinary degree programs, particularly in a Biotechnology related field.
• Experience in developing and implementing STEM related service learning and experiential learning in curricular and co-curricular settings.
• Academic experience working with a all student populations.

Job Duties

• Independent instruction of course content in one's discipline, support and scaffolding of student learning, commitment to professional development in pedagogy, curriculum development.
• Service to department, college, university, and profession.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Moving self in various positions to perform tasks in tight and confined spaces.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

As required by teaching duties, service, and research.

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. Please submit CV; letter of application outlining the applicant’s interest, qualifications, and experience for the position; contact information for at least three professional references; and unofficial graduate transcripts. Statement of teaching interests, teaching philosophy, and student evaluations are encouraged to be submitted as optional materials.

Questions can be directed to Dr. Muhammed Yousufuddin at muhammed.yousufuddin@untdallas.edu

Zoom interviews of semi-finalists may be conducted. Finalists will be required to present a job talk and teaching demonstration.

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.