Lecturer, Biology

About the role

The School of Science at Marist University invites applications for a full-time Lecturer in the Department of Biology, beginning Summer 2027. The Biology Department’s academic mission is strengthened by a welcoming and inclusive community that values a range of perspectives and experiences. Lecturers are fully integrated into the life of the department.

Responsibilities

• Teach 12 contact hours per week each semester.
• Participate in department and School meetings.
• Contribute to the department and institution via service opportunities.
• Be available to students for office hours and advising.
• Primary responsibility: teaching courses in the introductory series, including Cell & Molecular Biology, Ecology & Evolution, and/or Genetics with accompanying labs.
• Opportunities to teach elsewhere in the curriculum, including Immunology, the senior-level Capstone course, and non-major courses supporting the University’s Core Curriculum.

Requirements

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Biology or closely related field.
• Enthusiasm for teaching undergraduates.
• Evidence of excellent teaching or potential to develop into an excellent teacher.
• Desire and ability to engage in teaching strategies that foster student success in the life sciences.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated record of improving student success in introductory science courses.
• Previous experience teaching and designing college-level biology courses.

Pay

$72,000 – $78,000 per year.

Schedule

12 contact hours per week each semester; office hours and advising as needed.

Benefits

• Unlimited paid sick time.
• 14+ paid holidays per year.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
• Life insurance.
• Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation.
• 403(b) defined contribution plan: first 6 years University contributes 7.5% (employee mandatory 4%); year 7 University contribution increases to 10.5% (employee 1%); after 15 years University contributes 12% (employee 1%). Typical eligibility: 1 year of service and 1,000 hours.
• 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity – Roth option available (voluntary, up to IRS maximum).
• Tuition Benefits: up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester, up to 18 graduate credits per academic year for employee, spouse, and dependent children under 26; University pays 100% tuition only. Eligible dependents may be reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester toward tuition at another accredited institution. Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or probationary periods may apply.

About the department

The Biology Department is currently located in the Allied Health Building, a 58,000 sq ft facility constructed in 2016 for Biology and allied health graduate and undergraduate programs. The Science and Health Initiative at Marist includes construction of a new Science and Health building slated to open in 2028, which will adjoin the Allied Health Building and triple the space available to undergraduate and graduate programs in the sciences and allied health. Poughkeepsie and several nearby communities are ranked among the most diverse in the upstate New York region, with major cultural and recreational attractions and easy access to New York City via Amtrak or Metro-North. The Biology Department and the School of Science are committed to advancing an inclusive climate.

About the university

Founded in 1929, Marist is a comprehensive, independent four-year institution whose signature educational approach blends the liberal arts with pre-professional studies and emphasizes experiential learning. With campuses in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and Florence, Italy, plus over 70 international study programs, Marist serves more than 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students across six schools offering almost 50 majors. Marist has been recognized as a top institution by U.S. News & World Report, the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse, Princeton Review, and others.