Assistant Teaching Professor

Assistant Teaching Professor

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.

Qualifications:

Master's or doctoral degree in Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Physiology, or equivalent. A commitment to excellence and innovation in teaching is required.

Responsibilities:
The instructional workload is 24 contact hours per academic year (Fall/Spring); typical courses are 3 or 4 contact hours per semester. Workload includes advising biology majors, and departmental service, such as course coordination or responsibility for an ongoing departmental initiative. Teaching Professors are expected to show evidence of on-going professional development via scholarly endeavors and/or engagement with the college teaching community.

Specific department needs include candidates with:

• 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.

The Department of Biological Sciences provides high-quality education to both undergraduate and graduate students, with a focus on the knowledge and skills necessary for success at Towson University and beyond. The department enrolls ~1000 undergraduates in biology, as well as ~40 graduate students in the biology master's program. The department supports interdisciplinary programs in molecular biology, biochemistry and bioinformatics (MBBB), environmental science, and animal behavior, as well as service courses in the College of Health Professions.

To apply, please upload a single pdf file containing the following documents in the specified order:

• A cover letter stating your interest in the position and your potential contributions to the undergraduate biology program at Towson University. (1 page limit)
• A current curriculum vitae highlighting relevant teaching experience. (3 page limit)
• A statement of teaching philosophy that specifically addresses your approach to teaching undergraduate physiology lecture and lab. (2 page limit)
• Names and contact information (current affiliation, e-mail address and telephone number) for three professional references.
• Copies of all graduate and undergraduate transcripts (listed in reverse chronological order).

Please address any questions regarding the position or the search to the search committee chair:
Dr. Peko Tsuji (ptsuji). Applicants must submit these materials electronically through Towson University's internal application system, TALEO. Please note that the search number for which you are applying is FCSM-3926L. Targeted salary: $60,000. Benefits: TU offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent health, life and retirement plans; and tuition remission.