Lecturer of Biological Sciences

Barnard College

• $88K — $94K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in a relevant field required.
  • Prior teaching experience preferred, especially with diverse student populations.
  • Demonstrated commitment to mentoring students.
  • Ability to teach both introductory and upper-level courses in Cell and Molecular Biology, microbiology, and/or biochemistry.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Teach 6 courses per year, including lectures and labs.
  • Develop and deliver curriculum for introductory and upper-level courses.
  • Participate in departmental activities and college life.
  • Advise and mentor students in their academic pursuits.
  • Engage in service and leadership roles within the department.

Benefits

  • Full-time, reviewed, and renewable position.
  • Opportunity for promotion to Senior Lecturer after seven years.
  • Engagement in a vibrant academic community at Barnard College.
  • Access to professional development resources.
  • Support for research initiatives that inform teaching.
Full Job Description
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Job:
Lecturer of Biological Sciences

Job Description:

The Department of Biology at Barnard College, Columbia University, seeks a full-time Lecture, starting July 2027 with a specialization in Cell and Molecular Biology. The teaching load for this position is 6 courses per year. Teaching duties will include lecture and laboratory sections of Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology and upper-level lecture and laboratory courses in microbiology and / or biochemistry.

As a full-time reviewed and renewable position, we expect Lecturers to participate fully in the life of the department and college, including advising, mentoring, service, and leadership. Lecturers are reviewed in their third year of full-time service, with the possibility for reappointment and consideration for promotion to Senior Lecturer in the seventh year. Subsequent reviews typically occur on a seven-year cycle.

Skills, Qualifications & Requirements:

Required Qualifications

A Ph.D. is required. Prior experience or demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring diverse students is desirable.

Application Requirements

Applicants are required to upload the following documents. Only complete applications submitted via Workday will be considered.
  • Curriculum Vitae (maximum file size: 5 MB)


A single file (maximum file size: 30 MB) containing:
  • a. Cover letter summarizing interest in, and preparation for, the position.
  • Research/Scholarship statement highlighting how the applicant's research experience will inform their teaching.
  • Teaching and mentoring statement describing the upper-level lab and lecture courses the applicant could teach (both existing offerings and new courses).

The accepted file formats are: CSV, DOC, DOCX, JPG, JPEG, PDF, PNG, XLS, XLSX. Files in other formats may not be readable and may not be considered during the review process.

Before submitting, please review the file containing your application materials to ensure that all information is complete and correct. Application materials cannot be edited after submission. To submit new or updated materials and information, please withdraw your original application and submit a new one as soon as possible.

Only semi-finalists will be asked to identify three references. Referees will receive an email notification instructing them to upload confidential letters of recommendation within one week of receipt of the email.

Review of applications will begin on approximately November 15, 2026 and may continue until the position is filled. The search committee plans to conduct Zoom interviews with semi-finalists in December. Campus visits will be conducted in January and February.

For questions or further information about the position please contact [redacted]. For technical questions on submitting your Workday application please contact [redacted].

Salary: $88,000 - $94,000

Company:
Barnard College

Time Type:
Full time

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