We are seeking to hire a lecturer or senior lecturer as a full-time member of the Biology department. The Biology department oversees one of the largest undergraduate majors on our campus and teaches students in other majors who are pursuing careers in science or health-related fields as well as those fulfilling general education requirements. The person in this lecturer position should be motivated, knowledgeable, flexible, and collaborative to help meet the changing needs of undergraduates at Johns Hopkins.  Responsibilities will include developing teaching materials, writing and grading assessments, maintaining course websites in the Canvas learning management system, working with undergraduate and graduate student teaching assistants, mentoring undergraduates in biology and molecular and cellular biology majors, and general collegial participation in department initiatives.

The lecturer will have a year of onboarding, teaching 1 class per semester and then teach two classes per semester thereafter. Specific duties include:

Teaching large-enrollment required core courses, a combination of: Genetics, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Developmental Biology, or General Biology with preference for those who can teach Genetics or Molecular Biology

Teaching smaller classes: First Year Seminars, lower-level electives appropriate for students outside the Biology and Molecular and Cellular Biology majors, or upper-level electives for Biology and Molecular and Cellular Biology majors

Co-teaching in a pedagogy course and working with undergraduate learning assistants who assist in the large core courses  

Supervising and managing teaching assistants and learning assistants  

Leading or facilitating events for Biology and Molecular and Cellular Biology majors

Qualifications

Candidates should have a PhD in biology or a closely related field and 1-2 years of experience teaching undergraduates in biology and should be familiar with current best practices in effective and inclusive teaching. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, strong organizational skills and demonstrated enthusiasm for interacting with undergraduate students are desired.

Application Instructions

Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, statement of teaching interests and  philosophy, and arrange to have three confidential letters of recommendation submitted through http://apply.interfolio.com/157354

Applications will be reviewed beginning December 15, 2024