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Department  of Biological Sciences

For more information visit: https://biology.umbc.edu/

Late August 2025

The Department of Biological Sciences seeks to recruit an Assistant Teaching Professor with expertise in Applied Molecular Biology to lead an intensive, hands-on Master’s degree program. This is a non-tenure track, 9-month appointment with an opportunity for promotion to a more senior lecturer position. The successful applicant will be expected to manage and teach a rigorous molecular biology laboratory at the graduate level, build collaborations with research faculty, mentor graduate students, and supervise individual laboratory-based projects; they may also teach or assist with other courses in molecular genetics, modern experimental approaches in biology, or computational methods at the upper-undergraduate or graduate level.  The successful applicant should have a Ph.D. degree with fluent knowledge of current molecular biology and protein-based techniques. Postdoctoral experience is preferred.  Experience in college-level teaching, including laboratory courses required, and the candidate should have experience with current methods for encouraging student engagement, assessing learning, and evaluating technical writing.

UMBC is a medium-sized Carnegie R1 research university (Doctoral University – Very high research activity) in the Baltimore-Washington D.C. area recognized as a national model for diversity and inclusive excellence in STEM through its Meyerhoff Scholar undergraduate (http://meyerhoff.umbc.edu/) and Graduate Fellows programs (http://meyerhoffgrad.umbc.edu/), two of the most innovative and successful programs in promoting diversity and preparing students from underrepresented groups for careers in STEM. With many of the Meyerhoff scholars pursuing undergraduate and graduate studies in Biological Sciences, our faculty play a key role in mentoring and developing the next generation of diverse professional workforce in STEM.  The Department of Biological Sciences is a research-intensive department with thriving graduate and undergraduate programs (http://biology.umbc.edu). Our faculty are engaged in cutting-edge research, which attracts major federal, state, and private funding.

Applications should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, summary of current teaching philosophy and future teaching interests, and a personal statement that shows a demonstrated commitment to inclusive excellence in STEM education. All materials should be submitted through Interfolio in PDF format (http://apply.interfolio.com/155288). At least three letters of reference should be submitted to Interfolio by referees. The review of applications will begin on November 18^th, 2024 and will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Salary Range: $52,000 - $66,000 commensurate with experience

The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

UMBC offers a rich benefits package. Benefits offered align with type of position and may be prorated based on hours per week.

• Paid Leave
• Tuition Remission
• Medical, Prescription and Dental Insurance
• Retirement plans
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness opportunities & much more

See benefits summary for detailed information.

12 Month Faculty Benefits Summary

9 Month Faculty Benefits Summary

UMBC, an honors university serving more than 14,000 undergraduates and 2,000 graduate students, is one of two public universities in Maryland to achieve the “doctoral/research university-extensive” Carnegie classification. Located just outside Baltimore and 45 minutes from Washington, DC, the campus is growing rapidly under dynamic leadership.

Our UMBC community redefines excellence in higher education through an inclusive culture that connects innovative teaching and learning, research across disciplines, and civic engagement. We will advance knowledge, economic prosperity, and social justice by welcoming and inspiring inquisitive minds from all backgrounds. The successful candidate will join a department with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence, and will be expected to contribute actively to these efforts (https://diversity.umbc.edu/).