Teaching Professor (Open Rank) for Authentic Research Laboratory Courses

The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a full-time Teaching Professor (open rank) on a 9- or 10-month basis to teach BIOSC 1830 Biochemistry Laboratory for Biochemistry majors; additional courses will depend upon the expertise of the instructor and could include other authentic research-based laboratory courses to introductory and/or upper-division students, Biochemistry lecture, or Genetics lecture. Anticipated start date is 15 August 2026. This position is outside of the tenure stream and subject to annual review. Applicants must have a PhD in biology or applicable field and previous teaching experience. Other preferred qualifications include documented success in some or all of the following areas: formal training in pedagogy, use of evidence-based teaching practices, ability to develop effective teaching strategies to support all students, teaching authentic research-based undergraduate labs, and working in a team to deliver a multi-section laboratory course. Preferred qualifications for higher ranks include full-time teaching experience for a number of years commensurate with rank (5+ or 11+ years), track records in professional development in pedagogy, curricular development and/or course design, and service. The position is for a course developer who will work independently and/or within a team (depending on the course) on authentic research-based laboratory courses. Duties include teaching 2-4 sections per term (depending on the total number of sections of the course being taught), curriculum development, course assessment, instructor training, and administrative oversight (including coordination of any additional lab instructors teaching sections of courses, coordination with preparative staff, grade monitoring, lab accident reporting, etc.). Evening sections may be needed.

The Department of Biological Sciences is a highly interactive community situated on the undergraduate campus of the University of Pittsburgh. We are dedicated to the mutual success of our faculty and students in our research, education, and outreach missions. The department and university nurture a strong teaching community with active efforts in teaching innovation and pedagogical research. Specific information on our authentic research courses and pedagogical innovation can be found at https://biology.pitt.edu/research/science-education-research. Pittsburgh is a city that is often voted most livable in the nation. We are dedicated to fostering a welcoming environment that values and nurtures the success of all students (https://www.wellbeing.pitt.edu/).

To apply, candidates should submit PDF documents of the following to Talent Center (https://tinyurl.com/yyerchx5): (a) a letter of application, (b) a CV, and (c) a teaching portfolio [teaching statement/philosophy, example materials used in teaching, teaching evaluations from students and peers (if available)]. At least three letters of reference should be sent by the recommenders to biojobs@pitt.edu.

Applications will be reviewed starting 24 November 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. The appointments require administrative and budgetary approval. The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity, and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

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