Assistant Teaching Professor (2 positions)

Position

The Jess and Mildred Fisher College of Science and Mathematics invites applications for TWO full-time, 9-month, renewable (1-3 year contracts), non-tenure track Assistant Teaching Professor (aka Lecturer) positions in the Department of Biological Sciences. Preferred start date for one position is August 2026 and the preferred start date for the second position is January 2027.

Qualifications

Master’s or doctoral degree in Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Physiology, or equivalent. A commitment to excellence and innovation in teaching is required.

Responsibilities

The instructional workload is 24 contact hours per academic year (Fall/Spring); typical courses are 3 or 4 contact hours per semester. Workload includes advising biology majors, and departmental service, such as course coordination or responsibility for an ongoing departmental initiative. Teaching Professors are expected to show evidence of on-going professional development via scholarly endeavors and/or engagement with the college teaching community.

Specific department needs include candidates with:

• Experience teaching human anatomy & physiology lecture/lab courses.
• Knowledge of undergraduate biology curricula
• Experience advising biology students
• Experience with or an appreciation for high impact teaching practices
• Experience teaching courses at the 100, 200 and higher level.