Assistant Professor Biology
On-siteBridgeport, Connecticut, United States
Job Summary
Teach introductory anatomy and physiology I & II, laboratory courses, and related pre-health science curriculum while developing materials that align with program outcomes. Advise undergraduate students in pre-health pathways and collaborate on shared syllabi, assessments, and instructional tools using Canvas. Design laboratory instruction emphasizing experimentation and data interpretation, then assess student learning outcomes to improve teaching and curriculum. Engage in research, scholarship, or professional activity accessible to undergraduate and graduate collaborators, while participating in departmental initiatives and curriculum review. This 12-month full-time position supports the University's growing pre-health sciences programs and undergraduate prerequisites in the health professions pipeline.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in biology or a related field
- Ability to work effectively with diverse populations
- Doctorate in biology, anatomy and physiology, or biology-related field preferred
Desired Qualifications
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and fostering an environment of respect and belonging
- Ability to teach effectively across in person, hybrid, and online formats
- Experience developing online course materials and/or innovative online experiential learning
- Experience with Canvas or similar learning management systems
- Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes at the course and program level
- Ability to analyze and interpret student learning outcome data to improve teaching and learning
- Experience working with non-traditional learners, adult learnings, and at-risk populations
- Ability to work in laboratory settings and maintain safety protocols
- Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills
- Ability to work collegially and collaboratively within a team environment
- Commitment to high academic standards and student centered teaching
- Demonstrated success teaching introductory level biology lecture and laboratory courses including online and hybrid formats
- Experience teaching anatomy and physiology, general physiology, cell biology, and other related biology courses
- Track record of peer reviewed scholarship and/or externally funded research
- Experience with data science tools (e.g., genomics, bioinformatics, GIS)
- Experience with coordinated assessment practices and shared course frameworks
- Experience teaching at the master's level a plus
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