Innovative Biology Teaching Professor (2 Openings)

Assistant Teaching Professor (2 positions) Department of Biological Sciences The Jess and Mildred Fisher College of Science and Mathematics

FCSM-3926L

Position: The Jess and Mildred Fisher College of Science and Mathematics invites applications for TWO full-time, 9-month, renewable (1-3 year contracts), non-tenure track Assistant Teaching Professor (aka Lecturer) positions in the Department of Biological Sciences. Preferred start date for one position is August 2026 and the preferred start date for the second position is January 2027. Qualifications: Master’s or doctoral degree in Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Physiology, or equivalent. A commitment to excellence and innovation in teaching is required. Responsibilities: The instructional workload is 24 contact hours per academic year (Fall/Spring); typical courses are 3 or 4 contact hours per semester. Workload includes advising biology majors, and departmental service, such as course coordination or responsibility for an ongoing departmental initiative. Teaching Professors are expected to show evidence of on-going professional development via scholarly endeavors and/or engagement with the college teaching community. Specific department needs include candidates with:

• Experience teaching human anatomy & physiology lecture/lab courses. The candidates would join a team of experienced A&P instructors in support of our many service courses for our students from the College of Health Professions. The team and the department provide significant support to new instructors to meet standards.
• Knowledge of undergraduate biology curricula
• Experience advising biology students
• Experience with or an appreciation for high impact teaching practices
• Experience teaching courses at the 100, 200 and higher level.

The Department: The Department of Biological Sciences provides high-quality education to both undergraduate and graduate students, with a focus on the knowledge and skills necessary for success at Towson University and beyond. The department enrolls ~1000 undergraduates in biology, as well as ~40 graduate students in the biology master’s program. The department supports interdisciplinary programs in molecular biology, biochemistry and bioinformatics (MBBB), environmental science, and animal behavior, as well as service courses in the College of Health Professions. Towson University: Towson University ( was founded in 1866, is recognized by U. S. News and World Reports as one of the top public universities in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, is Baltimore’s largest university, and is the largest public, comprehensive institution in the University of Maryland System. TU enrolls nearly 17,000 undergraduates and over 3,000 graduate students across six academic colleges (business, education, fine arts, health professions, liberal arts, science & mathematics), has over 900 full-time faculty, and offers 67 bachelor’s, 49 master’s, and several doctoral programs. Our centrally located campus sits on 330 rolling green acres and is 10 miles north of Baltimore, 45 miles north of Washington D.C., and 95 miles south of Philadelphia. Application Process: Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. Incomplete applications will not be considered. To apply, please upload a single pdf file containing the following documents in the specified order:

1. A cover letter stating your interest in the position and your potential contributions to the undergraduate biology program at Towson University. (1 page limit)
2. A current curriculum vitae highlighting relevant teaching experience. (3 page limit)
3. A statement of teaching philosophy that specifically addresses your approach to teaching undergraduate physiology lecture and lab. (2 page limit)

1. Names and contact information (current affiliation, e-mail address and telephone number) for three professional references.
2. Copies of all graduate and undergraduate transcripts (listed in reverse chronological order).

Please address any questions regarding the position or the search to the search committee chair: Dr. Peko Tsuji (View email address on click.appcast.io). Applicants must submit these materials electronically through Towson University's internal application system, TALEO. Click here to apply. Please note that the search number for which you are applying is FCSM-3926L. Please be sure to visit the Applicant Data Form to complete a voluntary on-line form. All data collected are for internal, state, and/or federal reporting and will not be used for other purposes. Salary and Benefits: Targeted salary: $60,000. Benefits: TU offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent health, life and retirement plans; and tuition remission. To learn more about our benefits, click here for regular faculty/teaching professor or here for contingent teaching professor. TU also offers a variety of great perks and discounts, which can be found here. Background Check: A Criminal Background Investigation is required for the hired candidate and the results may impact employment. COVID-19 Statement: The safety of our students, faculty, staff, and neighbors has been our top priority and the focus of every one of our decisions since the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, the University System of Maryland (USM) has strongly encouraged full COVID vaccination and up to-date booster shots (when eligible) for all faculty, staff, and students at all schools in the USM as both a reasonable and necessary means of protecting our health and safety. #J-18808-Ljbffr Towson University