Lecturer - Biology

Non-tenure-track Faculty Position in Anatomy & Physiology
(Lecturer)
The College of New Jersey

To enrich education through diversity, TCNJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. TCNJ has a strong commitment to inclusive excellence and is working to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and racial justice among our faculty, staff, and students. We strongly encourage a host of diverse, intersectional populations and cultures to apply including, but not limited to, identities based on race, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, and veteran status.

The Department of Biology at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) invites applications for a 10-month, non-tenure-track Lecturer position in Anatomy and Physiology, to join our community starting in August 2024. The position is offered for an initial two-year appointment, with potential for renewal for a second two-year appointment and subsequent three-year appointments based on performance.

Position Summary:

We welcome applicants who are broadly trained in anatomy and physiology and who will be passionate about teaching at a primarily undergraduate, residential, liberal arts-centered institution. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for teaching and continuing curriculum development of upper-level Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II. Teaching responsibilities may also include courses at other levels of the biology curriculum, including courses of the candidate’s design in their area of expertise that complement existing course offerings. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to advise
students and develop programming related to the growing interest in allied health careers of students in the department.

Candidates should be committed to inclusive excellence in higher education, demonstrated through, for example, culturally responsive course design and pedagogy, equity-minded student engagement and mentorship, and cultivating intercultural competencies needed for meaningful citizenship.

TCNJ has a strong commitment to inclusive excellence in our community and to supporting a healthy work-life balance for our faculty of teacher-scholars. Candidates should be strongly committed to high quality teaching and to fostering student success for all majors. Lecturers will be expected to join a community committed to exploration and growth in pedagogical practices. Lecturers may also serve as academic advisors. TCNJ supports its community of teacher-scholars and practitioners through a range of internal grant programs, professional travel, engaging professional development programs, and other mechanisms. These intentional efforts support the recruitment, retention, and success of our faculty, particularly those from groups traditionally underrepresented in academe.

Qualifications:
Applicants should have:
● Ph.D. in Biology or a terminal degree in a closely related field (e.g., DVM, DPT, MD, PA)
● Present either evidence or promise of excellence in undergraduate teaching and mentoring.
● Evidence of the potential to teach upper-level human anatomy and physiology.
● Demonstrate an ability to communicate science effectively to varied audiences.
● Demonstrate cultural competency and ability to foster inclusive learning environments and mutual respect for students and colleagues, and the potential to effectively mentor minoritized students.

Preferred qualifications:

● Training in and/or effective use of student-centered and inquiry-based pedagogies.
● Ability to develop upper-level biology courses that complement current offerings.
● Experience in guiding or formal advising of allied health professional pathways.
● Interest and/or experience in curricular design and assessment.
● Interest and/or experience in service roles at the departmental or college level.

To Apply:

Candidates should submit (a) a letter of application highlighting their interest and qualifications, (b) a curriculum vitae, (c) a statement of teaching philosophy/approach (no longer than 2 pages), (d) a statement of commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (no longer than 2 pages), (e) unofficial transcripts (graduate and undergraduate), and (f) names and contact information for at least three professional references.

Applications should be submitted electronically.  Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, applications should be received by March 22, 2024.

Final offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation.

About the Department:

Our new colleague will join a department of 15 full-time faculty, who are deeply engaged in teaching and scholarship across the discipline of biology. The Biology Department is housed in a dedicated building and is home to approximately 500 undergraduate majors, while providing learning opportunities in biology for students across campus. Our faculty members make use of state-of-the-art tools and techniques in classroom and research spaces. The Biology community hosts a regular colloquium series as well as many community building events throughout the academic year.

Our curriculum has recently undergone extensive revision as part of our HHMI Inclusive Excellence award resulting in the use of scientific teaching and inclusive pedagogy throughout our curriculum.  Teaching innovation is valued and actively supported by the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, and biology faculty regularly share pedagogical strategies at the annual Excellence in Teaching and Learning Summit.

About The College of New Jersey:

Founded in 1855, TCNJ is a selective public institution that has earned national recognition for its commitment to excellence. TCNJ enrolls approximately 7,400 students, including 6,790 undergraduates and 610 graduate students, 30% of whom are self-described as members of groups traditionally underrepresented in academe. Strong curricular and co-curricular programming have helped foster a first-year to sophomore retention rate of 93%, a 4-year graduation rate of 75% (8 th  highest in the U.S. for public institutions), and a 6-year graduation rate of 87% (among the highest in the country). Five signature experiences are the hallmark of a TCNJ education: a personalized, collaborative, and rigorous education; undergraduate research, mentored internships, and field experiences; community engaged learning; global engagement; and leadership development. TCNJ has also received national recognition for the adoption and promotion of the teacher-scholar model for our faculty. A strong liberal arts core forms the foundation for programs offered through TCNJ’s seven academic schools—Arts and Communication; Business; Education; Engineering; Humanities and Social Sciences; Nursing and Health Sciences; and Science. TCNJ has a strong Phi Beta Kappa chapter—an honor shared by less than 10 percent of colleges and universities nationally.

Among other initiatives, a series of faculty/staff-based affinity groups (e.g., Minority Executive Council, Women’s Professional Network, Parent and Family Network, TCNJ PRIDE) supports a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive environment at TCNJ.

TCNJ is located within an hour of New York City and Philadelphia. The College’s campus is set on 289 tree-lined acres in suburban Ewing Township and is known for its natural beauty. In addition to its growing racial and ethnic diversity, the region offers excellent public schools, prestigious medical centers, restaurants, art and entertainment, as well as numerous cultural and recreational activities.

For more information about the college, please visit: http://www.tcnj.edu/.