Lecturer of Biological Sciences
About the role
Barnard College is a premier liberal arts undergraduate college for women in New York City affiliated with Columbia University. The Department of Biology seeks a full-time Lecturer starting July 2027 with a specialization in Cell and Molecular Biology. The teaching load is 6 courses per year, including lecture and laboratory sections of Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology and upper-level lecture and laboratory courses in microbiology and/or biochemistry. Lecturers are expected to participate fully in department and college life, including advising, mentoring, service, and leadership. Lecturers are reviewed in their third year of full-time service, with possibility for reappointment and consideration for promotion to Senior Lecturer in the seventh year; subsequent reviews typically occur on a seven-year cycle.
Responsibilities
- Teach 6 courses per year (lecture and lab).
- Teach Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology (lecture and lab).
- Teach upper-level lecture and laboratory courses in microbiology and/or biochemistry.
- Advise and mentor students.
- Participate in departmental service, leadership, and college life.
Requirements
- Ph.D. required.
- Prior experience or demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring diverse students desirable.
Pay
Salary range: $88,000 - $94,000.
Schedule
Full-time position.