Assistant Professor, Biology: Anatomy & Physiology

Curry College, founded in 1879, is a private, four-year, liberal arts-based institution in Milton, Massachusetts. Curry is the only college in Massachusetts to guarantee students a job after graduation via The Curry Commitment program. The College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) and offers 28 undergraduate majors, over 50 minors and concentrations, seven graduate programs, and an associate's degree.

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The Department of Natural Sciences & Mathematics at Curry College invites applications for a full-time Biology professor with expertise in Anatomy & Physiology, at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin late August 2027. The ideal candidate will be able to teach Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology 1 and 2 lectures and laboratory courses, and upper-level courses within their area of expertise.

In addition to Anatomy & Physiology courses, the candidate will also support our other science programs by teaching introductoryand advanced courses in Biology, Chemistry and/or non-majors Science courses as determined by expertise to satisfy their teaching load.

We seek candidates with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching that promotes inclusive and equity-minded learning environments. Successful candidates will have experience teaching using a variety of methodologies at the undergraduate level with diverse learners. Candidates must also be able to establish and maintain an active research program that involves undergraduate students within the department, which includes majors in Biology, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, and Forensic Science.

Anatomy and Physiology courses at Curry College include multiple lecture and laboratory sections. As such, we are particularly interested in someone who has or is interested in gaining leadership experience and can manage continuity of education across multiple sections taught by multiple faculty members.

All full-time faculty are required to teach at least four courses during one semester (one 2.5-hour laboratory equals one course), and three courses in the second.

The Curry College Department of Natural Sciences and Mathematics is also hiring an Assistant Professor of Biology/Chemistry--Forensic Science. Candidates who consider themselves to have expertise in both areas are encouraged to apply for both positions.

Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in the Biology, Physiology, Natural Sciences or related fields is strongly preferred.
• Applicants with a Master's degree in Natural Sciences, Forensics Science or related field with 4 years of experience will be considered.

The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate education and the ability to develop a robust laboratory or field-based research program that supports undergraduate research.

Starting at $80,066 annually

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