Assistant Teaching Professor

Towson University•Towson, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Jess and Mildred Fisher College of Science and Mathematics invites applications for TWO full-time, 9-month, renewable (1-3 year contracts), non-tenure track Assistant Teaching Professor (aka Lecturer) positions in the Department of Biological Sciences. Preferred start date for one position is August 2026 and the preferred start date for the second position is January 2027.

Requirements

Master’s or doctoral degree in Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Physiology, or equivalent.
A commitment to excellence and innovation in teaching is required.
Experience teaching human anatomy & physiology lecture/lab courses.
Knowledge of undergraduate biology curricula
Experience advising biology students
Experience with or an appreciation for high impact teaching practices
Experience teaching courses at the 100, 200 and higher level.

Responsibilities

Instructional workload of 24 contact hours per academic year (Fall/Spring); typical courses are 3 or 4 contact hours per semester.
Advising biology majors.
Departmental service, such as course coordination or responsibility for an ongoing departmental initiative.
Show evidence of on-going professional development via scholarly endeavors and/or engagement with the college teaching community.