Visiting Assistant Professor

University of New Hampshire

2d•$65,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Molecular, Cellular, and Biomedical Sciences (MCBS) in the College of Life Sciences and Agriculture at the University of New Hampshire seeks a full-time, non-tenure-track Visiting Assistant Professor. Approximately 70% of the position is devoted to teaching and 30% to research and service. The appointee will contribute to undergraduate and graduate instruction in biology, biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, or other biomedical science areas; advise students; participate in departmental activities; and maintain scholarly engagement. The expected teaching load is four courses per academic year, with assignments based on departmental needs and the candidate’s expertise. The appointment is made annually and may be renewed for up to three years, subject to university policy and satisfactory performance. Laboratory space may be provided for research, contingent on availability, the appointee’s funding, and departmental needs. No start-up funding is provided. The appointee may apply for internal and external research funding and is strongly encouraged to pursue collaborative or independent grant proposals. Teaching responsibilities include developing and delivering lectures, laboratory instruction, course materials, assessments, and other instructional activities; contributing to existing courses and, where appropriate, developing or revising courses; providing timely assessment and feedback; supporting student learning and academic success; and collaborating with faculty to maintain curriculum quality. Possible courses include introductory biology, biochemistry, cell biology, cell culture, genetics, microbiology, and related disciplines. Research and service responsibilities include conducting independent or collaborative research relevant to MCBS; participating in faculty research collaborations; advising and mentoring undergraduate students; contributing to manuscripts, presentations, and potentially grant proposals; and participating in faculty meetings, recruitment, seminars, outreach, committees, and other activities that support MCBS and COLSA’s educational and research missions.

Requirements

Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, microbiology, neuroscience, biomedical sciences, or a closely related field by the anticipated start date.
Demonstrated knowledge and expertise appropriate for teaching courses within the MCBS curriculum.
Demonstrated research or scholarly experience appropriate to the discipline.
Knowledge of molecular, cellular, and biomedical sciences and related disciplines.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Ability to use appropriate laboratory, computational, and instructional technologies.
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff.
Commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and student-centered learning environment.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as instructor of record or substantial college-level teaching experience.
Experience teaching both lecture and laboratory courses.
Ability to teach across multiple areas of the MCBS curriculum.
A record of effective mentoring of undergraduate and/or graduate students on research.
Research expertise that complements existing MCBS programs.
Potential for research collaboration with current MCBS faculty.
Postdoctoral research experience.
Evidence of scholarly productivity, including peer-reviewed publications.
Experience contributing to collaborative and interdisciplinary research and educational programs.
Track record of securing competitive research funding.

Responsibilities

Teach four courses per academic year in areas relevant to the MCBS curriculum.
Develop and deliver lectures, laboratory instruction, course materials, assessments, and other instructional activities appropriate to assigned courses.
Contribute to existing courses and, where appropriate, develop or revise courses to address departmental and programmatic needs.
Provide effective and timely assessment and feedback to students.
Participate in activities supporting student learning, retention, and academic success.
Collaborate with faculty to maintain consistency and quality across the MCBS curriculum.
Conduct independent and/or collaborative scholarly research in an area relevant to MCBS.
Participate in research collaborations with MCBS or other UNH faculty.
Advise undergraduate students on academic and professional development.
Mentor undergraduate students engaged in research.
Contribute to scholarly products such as manuscripts, presentations, and, where appropriate, grant proposals.
Participate in faculty meetings, student recruitment, departmental seminars, outreach, and other academic activities.
Serve on departmental or program committees as appropriate.
Contribute to service activities supporting the educational and research missions of MCBS and COLSA.