Boston University Department of Biology seeks a Teaching Professional to join our team. We seek a biologist to teach and coordinate the lab portion for two undergraduate physiology courses: Human Physiology (CAS BI211) and Systems Physiology (CAS BI315). In addition to teaching lab sections, the Teaching Professional may coordinate and supervise graduate Teaching Fellows (TFs) and undergraduate Learning Assistants (LAs) and run weekly prep sessions. In close collaboration with the faculty of each course, this person will prepare appropriate instructional materials for the labs, revise the laboratory curriculum and manual, and assist undergraduate students in these large (100+ students) courses. A willingness to learn, or a strong knowledge of, trends in physiology lab curriculum development is desired. This is a full-time, 12-month position with laboratory teaching and administrative responsibilities. The ability to self-prioritize in order to ensure progress daily across multiple deadlines is critical. The Biology department is a large, collaborative and dynamic environment that values diversity and inclusion. We are seeing a candidate who: Demonstrates excellent communication and organizational skills, including a strong attention to detail; Can communicate effectively and professionally with people from a variety of different backgrounds; Has the ability to work independently but is a strong team member; and Is dedicated to undergraduate biology education. Review of applications will start on May 1, 2024. Please direct email queries to Dr. Kathryn Spilios at kspilios@bu.edu.

Required Skills

A Masters degree is required and 5-8 years work experience is required. Ph.D. is preferred.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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