The College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences at the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure-track lecturer position in bioinformatics for UMBC's newly launched bachelor’s degree in Translational Life Science Technology (TLST).  This position is located at UMBC’s branch campus in Rockville, Maryland at The Universities at Shady Grove.

RESPONSIBILITIES: As full-time teaching faculty, the incumbent will be responsible for teaching classes related to bioinformatics in the TLST program such as statistics, translational bioinformatics, and life science software applications.  The TLST curriculum is designed to align with the growing field of translational science which is the process of turning a scientific discovery into a life-saving solution while addressing critical workforce needs of the biotechnology industry. This is UMBC’s first undergraduate STEM program being offered at The Universities at Shady Grove near the growing biotechnology industry hub in Montgomery County, Maryland.

In addition to teaching, the incumbent will be responsible for a modest level of administrative duties primarily related to the development and management of a bioinformatics concentration within the TLST B.S. degree program.  Other administrative duties include assisting with student recruitment and retention activities; advising students including guidance on internship opportunities; and assisting with the recruitment and support of bioinformatics-related adjunct faculty, if necessary.

In addition to teaching, the incumbent will be responsible for a modest level of administrative duties primarily related to the development and management of a bioinformatics concentration within the TLST B.S. degree program.  Other administrative duties include assisting with student recruitment and retention activities; advising students including guidance on internship opportunities; and assisting with the recruitment and support of bioinformatics-related adjunct faculty, if necessary.

Candidates must have a master?s degree (doctoral degree preferred) in bioinformatics, computational biology, statistics, or a related field with three years of bioinformatics-related academic or professional experience. Proficiency in common programming/scripting languages (ex: R, Python, C++, Perl) is required and preferably a knowledge of open source genome assembly software tools (ex: SISRS and TIGR assembler).  Teaching experience in the classroom and/or on-line is required.  Experience working with community college and transfer students as well as the use of innovative teaching strategies is desired but not required. Candidates should also have strong organizational, management, and interpersonal skills and enjoy working in transdisciplinary, dynamic environments due to the administrative duties of the position.

APPLICATION: For best consideration, please submit the following via the Interfolio website at https:apply.interfolio.com/99879 by May 15, 2022.

1) detailed curriculum vitae,

2) a statement teaching/mentoring goals,

3) a statement of commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion in STEM and

4) names and contact details of three to five references.

Position will remain open until filled. Questions regarding the position can be directed to Elizabeth Friar (efriar1@umbc.edu).  However, all applications MUST be submitted through Interfolio.

UMBC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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