Professor of Practice: Innovative Undergrad Biology Educator

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Tulane University:
Humanities & Sciences:
School of Science and Engineering:
Cell and Molecular Biology

The Department of Cell and Molecular Biology (CMB) at Tulane University in New Orleans invites applications for a full time, non-tenure Professor of Practice (PoP) position, with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2026. The successful candidate will teach lecture and laboratory courses in CMB, such as but not limited to, Heredity and Society, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Physiology or other related courses.

We seek an excellent educator who is committed to innovative pedagogy and mentoring students.

Specific responsibilities include teaching the equivalent of three courses each semester, advising CMB majors and serving on department, program, and university committees. The ideal candidate will be committed to excellence in teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate and MS levels, as well as innovative and inclusive pedagogy.

The CMB Department currently includes six full-time Professors of Practice and twelve tenure-track Professors and offers BS, MS and PhD degrees. Professors of Practice are dedicated primarily to undergraduate teaching and serve to broaden the undergraduate curriculum in the CMB Department. Professors of Practice can also provide service, and/or research opportunities for undergraduates, and may also have opportunities for summer teaching with additional remuneration.

Professors of Practice hold nine month, three-year renewable contracts. After serving two three-year terms, PoPs are eligible for promotion to Senior Professor of Practice with five- and seven-year renewal terms. Tulane is committed to promoting teaching excellence through additional campus-wide resources such as the Center for Engaged Learning and Learning ( (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). ).

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