Faculty & Staff Positions

Job Summary
The Department of Biological Sciences at Barnard College seeks two full-time Term Lecturers to teach undergraduate courses in biology.  These are two-year positions beginning on July 1, 2025, with teaching responsibilities during the standard academic year from September through May.

Job Description
The teaching load is three courses per semester. Teaching duties will include lecture and laboratory sections for one semester of Introductory Biology (either Introduction to Organismal and Evolutionary Biology or Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology) as well as upper-level lecture and laboratory courses that complement our current offerings.

Exact instructional assignments and other academic responsibilities are determined by the Chair.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a related discipline, with all requirements for the degree completed by the time of hiring offer.  
• Prior experience or demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring diverse students

Application Requirements
Only complete applications submitted via Workday will be considered.

• External applicant Workday link (JR4644)
• Internal applicant Workday link (JR4644) - for current Barnard employees

Applicants are required to upload the following documents:

• Cover letter
• CV
• Teaching statement (one to two pages) describing:
  • Which semester of Introductory Biology (Organismal and Evolutionary or Cell and Molecular) the applicant would prefer to teach
  • Upper-level lab and lecture courses that the applicant could teach (both existing offerings and new courses)
  • Any previous courses the applicant has taught
• Research statement (one to two pages) describing how the applicant’s research experience will inform their teaching

Upload all the required application materials in the CV/Resume section.

Finalists will be asked to identify three references, including one with direct knowledge of their teaching capabilities.

Barnard College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Barnard does not discriminate due to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, or any other legally protected basis, and to the extent permitted by law. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.

Salary
$85,500

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. 

Job Function
The full-time Laboratory Manager will report to the PI. The Lab Manager will assist with lab management and conduct research in the area of parasite community ecology and coastal ecology. 

Job Duration
18 months 

Essential Lab Duties
The Laboratory Manager will oversee day-to-day research in the Resetarits lab under supervision of the PI and in collaboration with the PI and undergraduate researchers. This research will include field experiments and collections in estuaries around NY and CT, invertebrate dissections and parasite identification, lab experiments and invertebrate animal husbandry. The Lab Manager will also perform lab management jobs including: organizing and maintaining reagents and databases, maintaining lab snail populations, handling basic purchasing and bookkeeping, and preparing visual aids for professional presentations, publications, or grant proposals.

Required Qualification Summary
Undergraduate degree in biology or environmental science, prior research experience, and an interest in parasite ecology and fieldwork is required.

Preferred Qualification Summary
Experience conducting fieldwork or independent research (such as a senior thesis) and knowledge of ecology is preferred. Individuals with a masters are encouraged to apply. 

Start Date
July 2025 (Could start in June, if preferred)

Salary
$65,000

How to Apply
A formal application link will be made available on the Barnard Employment Opportunity page. Please submit a CV and a cover letter.

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