Lecturer, University Professor, College Lecturer

Overview

Teaching Positions in Biology

The Department of Biology at UMass Boston is seeking full-time or part-time Lecturers or Associate Lecturers in biology starting September 1, 2026. Openings are in several courses including General Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology, and Medical Microbiology. These positions offer opportunities to build a teaching career in an exciting educational and research environment.

• Strong background in the appropriate area of Biology.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching.
• Commitment to supporting an inclusive and supportive educational environment.
• MS or PhD degree in Biology or another field relevant to the course.

• Introductory-level Biology course, covering introductory cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, and genetics. This is a large, multi-section course that can be taught by one instructor or team-taught.
• Anatomy and Physiology lecture course designed for Nursing and Exercise & Health Sciences majors. Lab instructors for this course are also sought.
• Microbiology lecture course for Biology majors.
• Medical Microbiology course for Nursing majors.

All courses meet 3 lecture hours per week for the 14-week semester. Responsibilities include presenting lectures, writing and administering exams, meeting with students during weekly office hours, working with course coordinators to supervise teaching assistants, and supervising grading of exams by teaching assistants. While these courses also have labs, the labs will be organized and supervised by course coordinators.

For all courses, syllabi, lab manuals, and other detailed teaching materials will be available for reference. In addition to instruction, the successful candidates will be expected to follow standard departmental policies related to instruction and course coordination in multi-section classes.

Please apply online with a CV and a cover letter addressing your interest in and fit with any of these positions, as well as your teaching experience and philosophy of teaching. Also provide the names and contact information for three professional references.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled. Renewals of these positions are contingent upon performance, availability of resources, and departmental need.

UMass Boston is an urban public research university with a teaching soul, serving a diverse student population. The university emphasizes inclusion and supports students from diverse life experiences and backgrounds.

UMass Boston is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodations are needed for the hiring process, please contact HR or .