Non Tenure Track Biology Department Faculty Position

Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 54,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a dedicated lecturer for its Biology department. This exciting opportunity involves teaching and mentoring students in a dynamic academic environment. The successful candidate will engage with undergraduates, develop innovative teaching materials, and collaborate with a team of educators. The role requires a PhD in Biology and a passion for inclusive teaching practices. Join a vibrant community committed to academic excellence and student success, where your contributions will shape the future of aspiring scientists and health professionals.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Career Development Programs

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Programs

Qualifications

• PhD in biology or a related field required.
• 1-2 years of teaching experience at the undergraduate level.

Responsibilities

• Develop teaching materials and assess student performance.
• Teach large core courses and smaller electives in biology.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Teaching Experience

Inclusive Teaching Practices

Education

PhD in Biology or Related Field

Tools

Canvas Learning Management System

Job description

Non Tenure Track Biology Department Faculty Position

Requisition #: A-157354-3

Status: Full Time

Type: Non Tenure Track - Full Time

School: Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences

Department/Program: Department of Biology

Salary: The expected academic base salary range for this position is: $54,500-$100,500.

We are seeking to hire a lecturer or senior lecturer as a full-time member of the Biology department. The Biology department oversees one of the largest undergraduate majors on our campus and teaches students in other majors who are pursuing careers in science or health-related fields as well as those fulfilling general education requirements. The person in this lecturer position should be motivated, knowledgeable, flexible, and collaborative to help meet the changing needs of undergraduates at Johns Hopkins. Responsibilities will include developing teaching materials, writing and grading assessments, maintaining course websites in the Canvas learning management system, working with undergraduate and graduate student teaching assistants, mentoring undergraduates in biology and molecular and cellular biology majors, and general collegial participation in department initiatives.

The lecturer will have a year of onboarding, teaching 1 class per semester and then teach two classes per semester thereafter. Specific duties include:

• Teaching large-enrollment required core courses, a combination of: Genetics, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Developmental Biology, or General Biology with preference for those who can teach Genetics or Molecular Biology.
• Teaching smaller classes: First Year Seminars, lower-level electives appropriate for students outside the Biology and Molecular and Cellular Biology majors, or upper-level electives for Biology and Molecular and Cellular Biology majors.
• Co-teaching in a pedagogy course and working with undergraduate learning assistants who assist in the large core courses.
• Supervising and managing teaching assistants and learning assistants.
• Leading or facilitating events for Biology and Molecular and Cellular Biology majors.

Qualifications

Candidates should have a PhD in biology or a closely related field and 1-2 years of experience teaching undergraduates in biology and should be familiar with current best practices in effective and inclusive teaching. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, strong organizational skills and demonstrated enthusiasm for interacting with undergraduate students are desired.

Application Instructions

Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, statement of teaching interests and philosophy, and arrange to have three confidential letters of recommendation submitted through this link.

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.

Total Rewards

Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. To that end, the university does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or other legally protected characteristic. The university is committed to providing qualified individuals access to all academic and employment programs, benefits and activities on the basis of demonstrated ability, performance and merit without regard to personal factors that are irrelevant to the program involved.

Pre-Employment Information

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The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check including education verification.

Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit this link and all other JHU applicants should visit this link.