Metro New York & Southern Connecticut

The Department of Biological Sciences at Seton Hall University invites applications for a full-time lecturer position. This non-tenure-track role is part of our commitment to excellence in teaching and student engagement.
The Department is experiencing rapid growth and is expanding its curriculum in areas including molecular biology, health sciences, data science, cancer biology, and environmental science. Our faculty of 12 primary members fosters a dynamic and collaborative academic environment, with expertise spanning molecular biology, bone biology, immunology, neuroendocrinology, and virology. We offer graduate programs, access to core research facilities, and a vibrant scholarly community.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Teach 24 credits per year in biological sciences at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels. The appointment may be for either 9 or 12 months.
Participate in departmental, college, and university service activities
Contribute to curriculum development and student mentorship

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in biological sciences or closely related field. Strong applicants should be able to teach undergraduate and graduate students effectively in both a large and small classroom setting.

Desired Qualifications:

Experience teaching General Biology, Cellular Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Microbiology, and/or Anatomy & Physiology

Salary Range:

$53,530 - $73,604

Exempt/Nonexempt: Exempt

Physical Demands: General Office Environment

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To apply, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, and contact information for at least three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Seton Hall University is committed to fostering diversity among its faculty and encourages applications from women, minorities, and other underrepresented groups.

Benefits Information: 

Full Time Benefits

Life today is complex. That’s why Seton Hall University offers a comprehensive package of benefits and programs to help you simplify and enrich your life.

These benefits are important elements of your total university compensation package. Benefits include but are not limited to bundled medical, prescription, and vision insurance, dental insurance, and life insurance, and retirement plan. More information is available at https://www.shu.edu/human-resources/benefits.html. 

Seton Hall University is located in South Orange, New Jersey, 14 miles from New York City. It is the oldest Catholic diocesan institution of higher education in the United States and is home to about 6,300 undergraduate and 3,700 graduate students. A vibrant and culturally inclusive community, Seton Hall pursues academic excellence and ethical development in a collaborative environment and prepares its students to be servant leaders in their professional and community lives. Seton Hall University is an equal opportunity employer. It honors diverse perspectives and welcomes employees from all faith traditions. In turn, its faculty respects Catholic beliefs and values,?engages the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, and supports the University’s mission as a Catholic institution of higher education.

About Seton Hall University

Seton Hall University is a major Catholic university. In a diverse and collaborative environment it focuses on academic and ethical development. Seton Hall students are prepared to be leaders in their professional and community lives in a global society and are challenged by outstanding faculty, an evolving technologically advanced setting and values-centered curricula.

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