Lecturer, Biology

Minimum Qualifications:

• An M.S. or Ph.D. in Biology or closely related field.
• Enthusiasm for teaching undergraduates.
• Evidence of excellent teaching/potential to develop into an excellent teacher.
• Desire and ability to engage in teaching strategies to foster student success in the life sciences.

Essential Functions:

The Biology Department seeks faculty committed to undergraduate teaching excellence at a comprehensive liberal arts institution that supports both liberal arts and professional programs. The candidate will teach 12 contact hours per week each semester, be involved in department and School meetings, make contributions to the department and institution via service opportunities, and be available to students for office hours and advising.

Strong preference will be given to candidates with prior college-level teaching experience who are knowledgeable regarding strategies to improve student retention in the sciences. The successful candidate’s primary responsibility will be teaching courses in the introductory series, including courses in Cell & Molecular Biology, Ecology & Evolution, and/or Genetics with accompanying labs. Opportunities also exist to teach elsewhere in the curriculum, including Immunology, the senior-level Capstone course and non-major courses to support the University’s Core Curriculum.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated record of improving student success in introductory science courses.
• Previous experience teaching and designing college-level biology courses.

Required Application Documents:

To learn more or to apply, visit http://careers.marist.edu. Only online applications are accepted. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a list of three professional references.

Review of applications will begin on December 10th, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

Benefits:

The position includes a comprehensive benefit package*. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Unlimited paid sick time.
• 14+ paid holidays per year.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
• Life insurance.
• Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation.
• 403(b) defined contribution plan:
  • First 6 years University contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%.
  • University contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years.
  • Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1% thereafter.
  • Typical eligibility requirements: 1 year of service and 1,000 hours with Marist University.
• 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity – Roth option available. Voluntary, up to IRS maximum contribution.
• Tuition Benefits:
  • Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26.
  • University pays 100% tuition only.
  • Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution.

*Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the University.

About the Department/School:

The Biology Department is currently located in the Allied Health Building, a 58,000 sq ft facility constructed in 2016 for Biology and allied health graduate and undergraduate programs.

The Science and Health Initiative at Marist includes construction of a new Science and Health building which is slated to open in 2028. This building will adjoin the Allied Health Building and triple the space available to undergraduate and graduate programs in the sciences and allied health programs.

Poughkeepsie and several nearby communities are ranked among the most diverse in the upstate New York region, with major cultural and recreational attractions as well as easy access to New York City on Amtrak or Metro-North train service.

The Biology Department and the School of Science are committed to advancing an inclusive climate.

About Marist University:

Founded in 1929, Marist is a comprehensive, independent four-year institution whose signature educational approach blends the liberal arts with pre-professional studies and emphasizes experiential learning to enrich classroom instruction. With campuses in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and Florence, Italy, plus over 70 programs offering a variety of international study, Marist is a portal to the world and is devoted to nurturing a welcoming, inclusive community. Through six schools offering almost 50 majors, Marist cultivates the intellectual growth and well-being of its more than 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students and encourages them to color outside traditional academic lines as they pursue coursework and personal experiences that provide valuable occupational expertise and reflect their individual passions. Marist has been acclaimed a top institution in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse, Princeton Review, and others. To learn more, please visit https://www.marist.edu/about

Equal Employment Statement:

Marist University is committed to creating an inclusive workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the University will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of all members of the Marist community.

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