Biology Teaching Professor — Cell Biology & Mentoring

University of Missouri-Kansas City; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ranked non-tenure track

Promotion potential

12-month appointment

Benefit-eligible

Job summary

University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) invites applications for a full-time, ranked non-tenure-track Teaching Professor in Biology in the Division of Biological and Biomedical Systems. The role includes teaching undergraduate (and possibly graduate) biology courses, such as Cell Biology, and upper-level critical thinking classes.

The position emphasizes excellence in teaching, mentoring, and supporting students from diverse backgrounds, with an anticipated start January 2027 or August 2027.

Qualifications

• The applicant must hold a Ph.D., or equivalent (M.D., D.D.S., or D.V.M.) by the start date.
• Significant biological teaching experience will also be considered with an MS/MA.
• Postdoctoral experience is encouraged and welcomed.
• All applicants should have experience with teaching biological concepts.

Responsibilities

• The Division invites applications for a full-time, ranked non-tenure-track Teaching Professor in Biology to teach undergraduate and possibly graduate courses.
• The teaching will include Cell Biology and upper-level courses in critical thinking, and may involve developing new courses.
• Responsibilities include mentoring students and supporting diverse learner needs.

Job description

University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) invites applications for a full-time, ranked non-tenure-track Teaching Professor in Biology in the Division of Biological and Biomedical Systems. The role includes teaching undergraduate (and possibly graduate) biology courses, such as Cell Biology, and upper-level critical thinking classes.

The position emphasizes excellence in teaching, mentoring, and supporting students from diverse backgrounds, with an anticipated start January 2027 or August 2027.