Lecturer, College of Arts & Sciences, Department of Biology

About the role

The Department of Biology at Boston University invites applications for a full-time Lecturer beginning September 1, 2026. This is a teaching track line with possibility of renewal and promotion based on performance.

Responsibilities

The instructor in this position will teach 4 courses per academic year. Courses may include Introductory Biology, Cell Biology, DNA Dynamics, Carcinogenesis, Genetics (general and intensive), and Human Infectious Disease (general microbiology with a focus on infectious disease).

Requirements

The successful candidate will have a PhD in biology or a related field and experience with evidence-based teaching practices.

Qualifications

The Department of Biology believes that the cultural and social diversity of our faculty, staff, and students is vitally important to the distinction and excellence of our research and academic programs.

We are especially eager to have colleagues join our department who support our institutional commitment to ensuring BU is inclusive, equitable, and diverse.

Skills

The position will involve active engagement in the academic life of the Department of Biology, such as serving on department or University committees, serving as an academic mentor to a cohort of undergraduate biology majors, developing curricular materials, serving as a research mentor for undergraduates participating in a Senior Thesis, Master’s or PhD committees, and contributing to the development of academic initiatives.

Benefits

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison.

Pay

The anticipated starting salary is $72,000 for the 9-month appointment; additional summer teaching opportunities may be available.

Schedule

This is a teaching track line with possibility of renewal and promotion based on performance.