Lecturer in Discipline

The Department of Biological Sciences at Columbia University invites applications for a full-time Lecturer in Discipline for the Fall 2025 semester. Responsibilities will include leading multiple recitation sections and grading for the introductory biology course and upper level (3000 & 4000 level) courses and teaching a one-semester upper-level undergraduate lecture course for Biology majors. There will also be opportunities to contribute to the evolution and leadership of the undergraduate program in biology.

Qualifications

Minimum Degree Required: Ph.D. in Biological Sciences or similar field

Minimum Qualifications:
Completion of all PhD requirements by time of appointment; post-doctoral research experience prefered.

Candidates should have a strong appreciation for evidence-based deductions, quantitative analyses and molecular mechanisms. Candidates should also have the ambition to promote curiosity, encourage independent thinking and challenge a talented pool of students to think logically and rigorously.

Teaching experience preferred.

Application Instructions

All applications must be made through Columbia University’s Academic Search and Recruiting (ASR) system. Please upload the following required materials: cover letter that includes how this job will fit with your career ambitions, CV, teaching statement and a list of 3 references who may be contacted later in the process.