Lecturer
University of Maryland College Park
The Department of Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics of the University of Maryland seeks a full time, Professional-track (non-tenure) faculty to contribute to the undergraduate microbiology curriculum. The position begins on August 1, 2024. The appointee will primarily be responsible for the teaching and general administration of a new 200-level introductory microbiology course as well as teaching in a 100-level course in Principles of Molecular and Cellular Biology. The appointee will also work as a member of the department’s academic advising team. This is a 9-month position with opportunities for appointments to summer teaching and/or additional administrative duties.
Minimum Qualifications:
A Ph.D. with demonstrated teaching and research in microbiology or molecular biology is preferred but strong candidates with a Master’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience will be considered.
Preferences:
Previous experience in microbiology, lab coordination and teaching assistant training is preferred.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills as well as an interest in topics relevant to pedagogy and pedagogical research are desired.
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
To apply, submit a curriculum vitae and three letters of reference to https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/117787.
Apply by April 15, 2024 for best consideration.
Contact Dr. Dan Stein (dcstein@umd.edu) for questions about applying for the position.
Review of applications to begin on 04/15/2024
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