The Department of Biological Sciences seeks to recruit a Lecturer with expertise in Microbiology to instruct in the undergraduate program. This is a non-tenure track position with an opportunity to advance to a permanent Lecturer position. The successful applicant will be expected to teach Microbiology, Microbiology Lab, introductory biology, non-majors genetics, and/or other lower-level biology courses. In addition to training undergraduates seeking bachelor?s degrees in Biological Science, the successful applicant would teach students who are training in allied health professions (nursing, pharmacy, physical therapy, dental hygiene, physician?s assistant or occupational therapy).

UMBC is a medium-sized Carnegie R1 research university (Doctoral University ? Very high research activity) in the Baltimore-Washington D.C. area recognized as a national model for diversity and inclusive excellence in STEM through its Meyerhoff Scholar undergraduate (http://meyerhoff.umbc.edu/) and Graduate Fellows programs (http://meyerhoffgrad.umbc.edu/), two of the most innovative and successful programs in promoting diversity and preparing students from underrepresented groups for careers in STEM. With many of the Meyerhoff scholars pursuing undergraduate and graduate studies in Biological Sciences, our faculty play a key role in mentoring and developing the next generation of diverse professional workforce in STEM.  The Department of Biological Sciences is a research-intensive department with thriving graduate and undergraduate programs (http://biology.umbc.edu). Our faculty are engaged in cutting-edge research, which attracts major federal, state, and private funding.

The successful applicant should have a Ph.D. or M.S. degree (Ph.D. preferred) and experience in college-level teaching, including laboratory courses. The candidate should have experience with current methods for encouraging student engagement and assessing learning.

Applications should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, summary of current teaching philosophy and future teaching interests, and a statement of experience and interest in promoting diversity in education. All materials should be submitted through Interfolio in PDF format (apply.interfolio.com/134739. At least three letters of reference should be submitted to Interfolio by referees. For best consideration, please apply by Nov 17^th, 2023. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

UMBC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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