Lecturer, College of Arts & Sciences, Department of Biology

Lecturer, College of Arts & Sciences, Department of Biology

Category
Charles River Campus --> Faculty

Job Location
Boston, Massachusetts

Tracking Code
26599937280508

Posted Date
5/8/2026

Minimum Salary
$72,000.00

Maximum Salary
$72,000.00

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Type
Full-Time/Regular

Boston University invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Lecturer in Biology.

The Department of Biology at Boston University invites applications for a full-time Lecturer beginning September 1, 2026. This is a teaching track line with possibility of renewal and promotion based on performance. We seek a colleague with a commitment to undergraduate education and a track record of excellence in teaching. The instructor in this position will teach 4 courses per academic year. Courses may include Introductory Biology, Cell Biology, DNA Dynamics, Carcinogenesis, Genetics (general and intensive), and Human Infectious Disease (general microbiology with a focus on infectious disease). Specific courses will be determined according to the selected candidate's expertise.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in biology or a related field and experience with evidence-based teaching practices. The position will involve active engagement in the academic life of the Department of Biology, such as serving on department or University committees, serving as an academic mentor to a cohort of undergraduate biology majors, developing curricular materials, serving as a research mentor for undergraduates participating in a Senior Thesis, Master's or PhD committees, and contributing to the development of academic initiatives.

Required Skills

The Department of Biology believes that the cultural and social diversity of our faculty, staff, and students is vitally important to the distinction and excellence of our research and academic programs.

We are especially eager to have colleagues join our department who support our institutional commitment to ensuring BU is inclusive, equitable, and diverse. The successful candidate will join a strong community at Boston University that also benefits from close affiliations with programs in Biogeoscience, Marine Science, Bioinformatics, Computing & Data Sciences, Sargent College, and the School of Medicine.

To apply: Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae and a statement of teaching philosophy to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/32034. Also, please arrange for three letters of reference to be submitted through the same website. Review of applications will begin May 10, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries about the position can be addressed to Dr. Frank Naya (fnaya@bu.edu).

The anticipated starting salary is $72,000 for the 9-month appointment; additional summer teaching opportunities may be available.