The Department of Biology and Environmental Science at the University of New Haven invites applications for a full-time lecturer position beginning August 2024.
The Department seeks to hire full-time teaching faculty who will be responsible for teaching classes in genomics, bioinformatics, biological databases, biostatistics, or related fields. This position will play a key role in our growing dual degree program, which allows our students to obtain an undergraduate degree (Biology or Forensic Science) along with a Cellular and Molecular Biology M.S. in 5 years. The successful candidate will have an administrative role in coordinating the graduate Bioinformatics Certificate program. Additional administrative duties include assisting the department with student recruitment and retention and advising students including guidance on internship opportunities.
The department seeks a colleague who is interested in networking with community and industry contacts to promote and build internship opportunities for our students.
Our department is large and varied with undergraduate degrees in Biology, Genetics & Biotechnology, and Marine & Environmental Sciences and graduate master’s programs in Cellular and Molecular Biology, Environmental Science, and Marine Policy & Management. We value collaborative work and encourage innovative ideas that enhance the success of our students
- Successful candidates should have a Ph.D. in computational biology, bioinformatics, biostatistics, or a related discipline or a Master’s degree with at least five years of work experience in these topic areas.
- Knowledge of best teaching practices for student-centered learning
- Significant experience programming in Python and R
- A commitment to equity and inclusion in higher education.
- Experience in the use of technology to enhance pedagogy.
- University-level teaching experience is valued.
Diversity and Inclusion:
The University of New Haven is committed to diversity and inclusion in higher education. The University seeks candidates whose teaching and/or service has prepared them to contribute diversity and inclusion in our academic community. Applicants are asked to submit a diversity and inclusion statement explaining how their teaching, and/or service, contribute to building and supporting diverse and inclusive communities.