Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor of Biology

Position Specifics

Penn State Lehigh Valley invites applications for a teaching-line faculty member at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor of Biology. This is a non-tenure-line, limited-term, 36-week appointment funded for one year from the date of hire with possibility of re-appointment.

Responsibilities

• Teach twelve contact hours per semester, which includes teaching anatomy and physiology (lectures and laboratories) as part of the dual-enrollment Emerging Health Professionals (EHP) program
• Additional teaching duties could include general biology lectures and labs, core biology courses, microbiology lectures and labs, and/or upper-level courses in the candidate’s field of study
• Commitment to high-quality instruction in a student-centered environment is expected
• Teaching assignments may require teaching day, evening, night and/or weekend classes as needed
• Academic advising of students
• Participate in campus, college, university, and professional service activities

Requirements

• Earned a master’s degree in biology or other closely related field to be considered for the rank of Lecturer
• Ph.D. in biology (preferred) or closely related field to be considered for the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor
• Prior college-level teaching experience required
• Experience working with undergraduates is preferred
• Interest in active and collaborative learning is an advantage
• Enthusiasm for working in a multidisciplinary environment is important

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in biology or other closely related field
• Ph.D. in biology (preferred) or closely related field
• Prior college-level teaching experience
• Experience working with undergraduates
• Interest in active and collaborative learning
• Enthusiasm for working in a multidisciplinary environment

Skills

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Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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Benefits

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

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