Assistant Teaching Professor, Biology

Northeastern; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Northeastern University, Boston, seeks an Assistant Teaching Professor in Biology to teach multiple undergraduate lectures such as Integrated Human Anatomy & Physiology and Inquiries in the Biological Sciences. The role includes designing research-based revisions to courses and coordinating lab curricula.

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in biological sciences, demonstrate strong communication and collaboration, and be prepared to teach five courses per year, with possible summer teaching and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in biological sciences or closely related discipline prior to start.
• Experience teaching undergraduate lecture courses.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Experience in anatomy and physiology and curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Teach multiple undergraduate lecture sections, including Integrated Human Anatomy & Physiology and Inquiries in the Biological Sciences.
• Design and implement research-based revisions to assigned courses.
• Coordinate with instructors and organize laboratory curricula.
• Teach five courses per year, with potential summer teaching, plus service duties.

Skills

Undergraduate teaching

Curriculum development

Communication

Collaboration

Leadership

Global student engagement

Education

Ph.D. in biological sciences

Job description

## Assistant Teaching Professor, BiologyApply: Boston, MA (Main Campus): Full time: Posted Today: R142908**About the Opportunity****About the Opportunity:** The Department of Biology at Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts invites applications from qualified candidates for a full-time, non-tenure track (NTT) faculty position at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor with significant opportunity for career advancement. **Responsibilities:** The primary responsibilities of this role are to teach multiple lecture sections of undergraduate courses, including *Integrated Human Anatomy & Physiology* and *Inquiries in the Biological Sciences*, and to design and implement research-based revisions to assigned courses. Additional duties may involve coordination with other instructors, organization of laboratory curricula, and additional teaching and course development. NTT faculty with appointments in Biology are expected to teach five courses per year, some of which may occur in summer, and provide one equivalent unit of service to the Department/College/University. Qualified candidates must be prepared to work with global student populations. **Qualifications:** * Applicants must have a Ph.D. in the biological sciences or other closely related discipline prior to the start of the appointment* Experience teaching undergraduate lecture courses* Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills* Experience in teaching *Anatomy and Physiology,* and course and/or laboratory curriculum development is preferred* The position requires strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team while engaging effectively with faculty, students, and administrative staff **Documents to Submit:*** Cover letter* Curriculum vitae (CV), that includes a list of publications* Teaching philosophy statement (1 page)* Leadership statement (1 page)* List of three references Successful faculty at Northeastern will be dynamic and innovative scholars with a record of teaching excellence and a commitment to fostering belonging in the university community. Thus, strong candidates for this faculty position will have the expertise, knowledge, and skills to build their pedagogy and curriculum in ways that reflect and enhance this commitment. Please indicate how your expertise, knowledge, and skills have prepared you to contribute to this work with written statements addressing the following prompts. **Teaching statement** (1 page)**:***Please summarize your past instructional and mentorship experiences, your pedagogical philosophy, your plans/goals for teaching in the College of Science (including existing and proposed courses), and your strategies for teaching and mentoring global student populations.* **Leadership Statement** (1 page)**:***Please describe your past experiences and activities and/or your future plans detailing your leadership style, how you intend to cultivate a culture that promotes a sense of belonging, including fostering a free and open exchange of ideas and managing different perspectives to help others strengthen their practice.* Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, as they arrive. Inquiries about the position may be directed to Associate Teaching Professor Ana Otero([e-mail]), Search Committee Chair.**Position Type**Academic**Additional Information**Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.**Pay Range:**Assistant Teaching Professor: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00*With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.*