What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Instructor in Biological Sciences position at Smith College?
Smith College : Massachusetts : Department of Biological Sciences
Location
Northampton, MA
Open Date
Feb 25, 2025
Description
The Department of Biological Sciences at Smith College invites applications for a laboratory instructor to begin July 1, 2025. This is a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position with full benefits for an initial three-year contract and the potential for renewal. We seek a candidate with a PhD, or Master's degree and commensurate research and teaching experience in biological sciences or a related field. The successful candidate should be eager to engage undergraduate students in research-driven introductory and intermediate-level laboratory courses.
We seek a broadly trained biologist with an emphasis on cellular, molecular, physiological and genetic approaches to the study of living systems. Teaching responsibilities will likely include the department's introductory laboratory course, Research in Molecules, Cells, and Systems, as well as the intermediate laboratory course, Genomes and Genetic Analysis. Laboratory courses across the biology curriculum emphasize the building of research skills and often use Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs). The successful applicant will be involved in the design of research-based experiences in their specialty, as well as in the broader design of new laboratory courses.
Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire, and Mount Holyoke Colleges and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Other College resources include the Center for Molecular Biology, Center for Microscopy & Imaging, Center for Mass Spectrometry, Center for Aqueous Biogeochemical Research, Spatial Analysis Lab, and the Botanic Garden.
As set forth in our mission and values, Smith College is committed to promoting a culture of equity and inclusion among students, staff and faculty. The College will not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, genetic information, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by law. Smith College is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination.
Application Instructions
Submit applications at http : / / apply.interfolio.com / 164122 with a letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy statement, diversity and inclusion statement , and full contact information for two individuals from whom we can request confidential letters of recommendation. Review of applications will begin March 24, 2025.
