Boston University, Department of Biology
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Position Title:
Lecturer
Position Type:
Non tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
Boston, Massachusetts 02215, United States of America
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Appl Deadline:
2024/08/15 11:59PM (posted 2024/06/27, listed until 2024/12/27)
Position Description:
The Department of Biology at Boston University invites applications for a full-time Lecturer beginning January 1, 2025. This is a teaching track line with possibility for 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 position carries a teaching load of four courses in Neurobiology per academic year. The successful candidate will have a PhD in biology, neuroscience, or a related field and experience with evidence-based teaching practices and incorporating research into teaching. The position will involve active engagement in the academic life of the Department of Biology, such as serving as an academic advisor to a cohort of undergraduate biology majors, coordinating student peer-mentoring programs, developing curricular materials, serving as a research mentor for undergraduates, participating in Senior Thesis, Master’s or PhD committees, and contributing to the development of academic initiatives. 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. Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae and statements of teaching philosophy and diversity to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/27818. In the diversity statement, applicants should provide evidence of a commitment to fostering diversity, equity, inclusive excellence, and evidence of participation in the creation of inclusive environments in their department/workplace. Also arrange for three letters of reference to be submitted through the same website. Review of applications will begin August 15, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries about the position can be addressed to Dr. Mario Muscedere mario@bu.edu.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Diversity Statement
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )
And anything else requested in the position description.
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