Senior Lecturer position in Biological Sciences

Description

Non-Tenure Track Senior Lecture Faculty

DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES, VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY

The Department of Biological Sciences at Vanderbilt University invites applications to fill two non-tenure-track faculty positions in both Anatomy & Physiology/Cell Biology and Biochemistry/Chemical biology at the Senior Lecturer rank, to begin January 2, 2026. 

Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Physiology, or related disciplines (awarded no later than December 15, 2025) and a strong commitment to undergraduate education. Successful candidates will design and teach lecture and laboratory courses in Anatomy & Physiology, Cell Biology, and/or Biochemistry as appropriate to the position and experience. Candidates with expertise in biostatistics will also be given strong consideration.  New faculty will provide additional instructional support for the department as needed (https://as.vanderbilt.edu/biological-sciences/).

The Department of Biological Sciences, housed within the College of Arts and Science, is a community of tenure track and lecture track faculty with a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and research at all levels of biological organization. The successful applicant will have an opportunity to teach and mentor a growing number of undergraduate students with interests in health-related fields and environmental sciences. Strong collaborative and cross-disciplinary interactions are enhanced by the close physical proximity to the School of Medicine, located steps away from the Department of Biological Sciences.

Vanderbilt University is a private research university ranked in the top 20 nationally; its 330-acre park-like campus is located less than two miles of downtown Nashville, TN, a thriving city known for its rich music history and culture. 

Applicants should submit: (a) a curriculum vitae, (b) a statement of teaching philosophy that includes plans/ideas/goals for designing and developing an anatomy & physiology lab course or strategies for teaching Biochemistry and Biostatistics, (c) teaching evaluations, if available, and (d) a statement addressing how you have used evidence-based teaching practices to maintain effective pedagogy.

Please include a cover letter with the names of three references; second-round candidates will be asked to submit three letters of recommendation via the Interfolio portal. Screening of applications will begin immediately.

For questions regarding the position, please contact Michelle Grundy (michelle.grundy@vanderbilt.edu)

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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