Faculty Positions

The Department of Natural Sciences at Marymount Manhattan College invites applications for a Visiting Instructor/Assistant Professor of Biology to begin Fall 2023 pending final budget approval. This is a one-year appointment with a 12-credit per semester (fall and spring) teaching load. This position may be renewed based on need and budget approval.

 

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Genetics, or closely related field;
• Minimum two years of college-level teaching experience, with teaching expertise in cell and molecular biology;
• Ability to teach General Biology I (lecture and lab), upper-level biology courses, and non-major biology courses;
• Ability to use technology, i.e., learning software systems and MMC’s course management system (Brightspace) in course delivery;
• Expertise in the biomedical field is preferred.

 

Responsibilities include teaching 12 credits per semester (fall and spring), including lectures and labs in introductory cell biology (General Biology I) as well as lectures and labs in some combination of: Cell and Molecular Biology, Genetics, Lab Research Methods, and/or Microbiology. Instructional responsibilities may also include biology courses for non-majors. Specific course assignments will depend on the expertise of the candidate and the needs of the department. Responsibilities also include: 1) keeping regular office hours; 2) providing tutoring assistance as needed; 3) advising and mentoring undergraduate majors in our biology programs as well as students pursuing post-baccalaureate coursework in biology; 4) providing undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students with assistance in preparation for entrance to professional programs, including medical and dental school; 5) participating in departmental and college-wide programs to recruit and retain students; and 6) engaging in other departmental service as determined by the department chair.

 

Candidates who have completed a Ph.D. will be considered for appointment at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor; candidates who are near completion of a Ph.D. (ABD) may be considered for appointment at the rank of Visiting Instructor.

 

Application Materials and Process

Applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a short statement on teaching philosophy, contact information for three references and the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion statement described below. The cover letter should address the candidate’s ability to teach lectures and labs for any or all of the following courses: General Biology I, Cell and Molecular Biology, Genetics, Lab Research Methods, and/or Microbiology. Additional material may be requested.

 

EDI Statement: Candidates should submit a personal statement that: 1) details how they have worked to promote diversity, equity and inclusion in previous positions; and 2) how they would do so at Marymount Manhattan College in alignment with its commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion and its social justice-oriented mission.

 

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. All application materials should be sent to: biofacsearch@mmm.edu.

 

About Marymount Manhattan College

Marymount Manhattan College (MMC) is an independent, private, dynamic liberal arts college on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Faithful to the vision of its founders, the College has a long history of reaching out to diverse populations in need of higher education. The College student body continues to become more diverse as we recruit students from underrepresented groups, including more first generation, LGBTQ, and ethnically diverse students from a national pool. Providing a small college experience in the heart of the city, MMC enrolls approximately 1,600 students with an 11:1 student-teacher ratio. We emphasize community-based and hands-on learning. MMC graduates identify themselves as creative changemakers. At Marymount Manhattan College, we fundamentally believe that creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community is a goal to be fervently pursued and translated into action. We place an importance on culturally competent faculty who demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusivity and will work towards these values. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our commitment to diversity, please go to https://www.mmm.edu/offices/presidents-office/diversity-inclusion

 

For more information on the Natural Sciences Department, please visit: https://www.mmm.edu/departments/natural-sciences/

 

Marymount Manhattan College is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.