Assistant Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, Genetics

The Department of Biological Sciences at Bridgewater State University seeks applications for the full time, tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of Biology in the field of genetics. The ideal candidate will be strongly committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching, academic advising, and developing a program of independent research that includes mentoring undergraduate students.

Essential duties include participation in departmental meetings, committee work, departmental curriculum development, and advising students in course selection and major progress. The ideal candidate must demonstrate sensitivity to and an understanding of students from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of abilities.

Teaching requirements will include in-person instruction to Biology majors and non-majors, including Genetics. In addition, the candidate will have the opportunity to teach upper-level biology elective courses in their area of expertise that complement existing strengths of the Department. Upper-level undergraduate courses may be cross-listed with our graduate program. The candidate will also be expected to mentor undergraduates in research and contribute (via teaching or research mentoring) to our Master of Science program.