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Visiting Assistant Professor

University System of NH248 open roles

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$65,000 – $75,000 a year
Where
University of New Hampshire – Main Campus
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The Department of Molecular, Cellular, and Biomedical Sciences (MCBS) in the College of Life Sciences and Agriculture (COLSA) at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor. This is a full-time non-tenure-track faculty position with approximately 70% effort devoted to teaching and 30% to research and service. The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and graduate instruction in biology, biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, or other areas of biomedical science; participate in student advising and departmental activities; and maintain scholarly engagement appropriate to the position. The successful candidate will be expected to teach four courses per academic year, with specific course assignments determined by departmental needs and the candidate's expertise. The appointment will be made on an annual basis and can be renewed for a total period of up to three years, in accordance with university policy and contingent upon satisfactory performance.

Laboratory space can be provided to support research activities, contingent upon availability, appointee’s funding, and departmental needs. Start-up funding is not provided with this position. The successful candidate will be eligible to apply for internal and external research funding opportunities and is strongly encouraged to pursue collaborative and/or independent research grant proposals to secure research funding.

Duties/Responsibilities

Teaching (70%)

The primary function of the Visiting Assistant Professor is to provide high-quality instruction across multiple undergraduate and graduate courses that are essential for the department’s educational mission.

Responsibilities include:

  • Teach four courses per academic year in areas relevant to the MCBS curriculum.
  • Develop and deliver high-quality lectures, laboratory instruction, course materials, assessments, and other instructional activities, as appropriate to assigned courses.
  • Contribute to existing courses and, where appropriate, develop or revise courses to address departmental and programmatic needs.
  • Provide effective and timely assessment and feedback to students.
  • Participate in activities that support student learning, retention, and academic success.
  • Collaborate with other faculty to maintain consistency and quality across the MCBS curriculum.

Teaching assignments may include courses in areas such as introductory biology, biochemistry, cell biology, cell culture, genetics, microbiology, or related disciplines, depending on departmental needs and the successful candidate's expertise.

Research and Service (30%)

The successful candidate will also be expected to maintain scholarly engagement and contribute service to the Department, College and University. Activities may include:

  • Conduct independent and/or collaborative scholarly research in an area relevant to MCBS.
  • Participate in ongoing research collaborations with MCBS or other UNH faculty.
  • Advise undergraduate students for their academic and professional development.
  • Mentor undergraduate students engaged in research.
  • Contribute to scholarly products such as manuscripts, presentations, and, where appropriate, grant proposals.
  • Participate in faculty meetings, student recruitment, departmental seminars, outreach, and other academic activities.
  • Serve on departmental or program committees as appropriate to the appointment.
  • Contribute to other service activities supporting the educational and research missions of MCBS and COLSA.

Requirements

Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience: Ph.D.

  • A Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, microbiology, neuroscience, biomedical sciences, or a closely related field by the anticipated start date.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and expertise appropriate for teaching courses within the MCBS curriculum.
  • Demonstrated research or scholarly experience appropriate to the discipline.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Knowledge of molecular, cellular, and biomedical sciences and related disciplines.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to use appropriate laboratory, computational, and instructional technologies.
  • Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff.
  • Commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and student-centered learning environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference may be given to candidates with:

  • Prior experience as instructor of record or substantial college-level teaching experience.
  • Experience teaching both lecture and laboratory courses.
  • Ability to teach across multiple areas of the MCBS curriculum.
  • A record of effective mentoring of undergraduate and/or graduate students on research.
  • Research expertise that complements the existing MCBS programs.
  • Potential research collaboration with current MCBS faculty.
  • Postdoctoral research experience.
  • Evidence of scholarly productivity, including peer-reviewed publications.
  • Experience contributing to collaborative and interdisciplinary research and educational programs.
  • Track record of securing competitive research funding.

Applicant Instructions:

Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the My Experience: Resume/CV section of the application: (Maximum of 5 Documents - additional documents can be added to the Application Questions section of the application)

  • Resume/CV
  • Cover Letter
  • Contact Information for 3 Professional References
  • Research Statement
  • Teaching Philosophy

Applications that are missing any of the required items may not move forward for consideration. Additional uploaded documents not requested in the position announcement will not be reviewed.

Compensation Pay Range:

$65,000 - $75,000

The rank of the selected candidate will depend upon the candidate’s qualifications.

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources

Location:

Durham

Salary Grade:

Faculty 01

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