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The Department of Biology at the University of Maryland, College Park, is searching for a Professional Track faculty member (Lecturer or Senior Lecturer) to teach, coordinate, update, and modernize upper-level undergraduate laboratories in Cell Biology and Physiology (BSCI330) and Mammalian Systems Physiology (BSCI451). The faculty hire is expected to oversee the lab operation, curriculum, and manage the Teaching Assistants, but is not expected to personally instruct each laboratory section.

 

After one year, the successful applicant will be asked to contribute to undergraduate advising and the teaching program by lecturing in an introductory course, the lecture associated with one of these lab courses, or another course in the applicant’s area of specialization.  

 

This is a non-tenure-track, academic year position which comes with a competitive salary, full benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth.

Professional track instructional faculty play a crucial role in the academic life of the Biological Sciences Program and in the biology department, both in the classroom and in serving as leaders in innovative undergraduate teaching and learning. The commitment of the academic units to undergraduate education has been recognized through numerous awards to faculty and lecturers for their teaching accomplishments.

Salary Minimum: For the 9-month academic year, the minimum salary is within the 70,000s with the maximum dependent upon experience and rank. There are opportunities for additional compensation for teaching in winter and summer sessions.

Start date: no later than August 2023

Applications should be submitted through the University of Maryland eJobs system where there are also further details about the positions.

Education:
Ph.D. in biology, cell biology, physiology, animal science, or closely related field.

Experience:
Experience teaching at the college level

Other:

Preferences:
Experience with the latest teaching technologies and with course and lab development is highly desirable.

Because the Department of Biology is committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and promoting inclusion across campus, materials should address how the candidate will contribute to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Questions can be directed to biology1@umd.edu.

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.