Teaching Assistant Professor - Biological Sciences

Posting Details

• Position Information
• Posting Number: 201104695
• Position Title: Teaching Assistant Professor - Biological Sciences
• State: Wisconsin
• Employment Status: Full Time
• Position Status: Limited Term
• End Date of Assignment: 05/14/2027
• Position Type: Faculty
• Job Family: Faculty
• Hours Per Week: Not specified

Position Overview

The Department of Biological Sciences at Marquette University invites applications for a full-time non-tenure-track Teaching Faculty position with the possibility of renewal after one year.

The primary responsibility is to develop and lead BIOL 1101H Honors Foundations in Biological Inquiry beginning August 2026. The successful candidate will also teach non-majors biology courses within the Marquette Core Curriculum.

This position supports a long-term departmental commitment to providing early authentic research experiences in the biological and biomedical sciences. The successful candidate will play a central role in building this infrastructure by developing and leading an Honors-designated Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) for first- and second-year students.

BIOL 1101H is designed to introduce early-career Honors students to authentic biological investigation within a mentored laboratory environment. The faculty member will develop an original laboratory-centered CURE aligned with their area of expertise and will teach the course in both the fall and spring semesters.

The course will include four sections per semester (14 students per section), requiring the development of a scalable and sustainable research framework that supports multiple cohorts of students. The instructor will serve as the primary instructor of record for all sections and will work closely with graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants who support laboratory instruction and student mentoring under the faculty members guidance.

Duties and Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include:

• Develop, implement, and instruct four sections each semester (14 students per section) of BIOL 1101H Honors Foundations in Biological Inquiry as a scalable semester-long CURE, providing direct instruction in laboratory techniques, experimental design, data analysis, and scientific communication appropriate for first- and second-year students.
• Mentor students through all stages of the research process, including hypothesis testing, experimental execution, troubleshooting, interpretation of results, and collaborative scientific inquiry, while providing timely, substantive feedback that supports their growth as emerging scientists.
• Design and implement meaningful assessment strategies that evaluate student learning in scientific reasoning, quantitative literacy, laboratory competency, and written and oral communication, and use assessment data to refine and strengthen the course over time.
• Teach non-majors courses within the Marquette Core Curriculum, beginning with BIOL 1410 "Biology of Human Disease" in both semesters, with a sustained emphasis on advancing scientific literacy and engaging diverse student populations.
• In subsequent years, there will be opportunities to develop or teach additional non-majors courses aligned with the instructors expertise and departmental needs.

Candidates are encouraged to develop a CURE grounded in their scholarly interests within the resources available in the teaching labs, which include the necessary equipment for invertebrate model organisms, microbiology, and molecular biology.

Successful applicants will demonstrate the ability to translate complex biological questions into accessible, developmentally appropriate research experiences while maintaining intellectual rigor.

The successful candidate will report to the Directors of the University Honors Program and Marquette Core Curriculum and will join the Department of Biological Sciences, a collaborative departmental community committed to expanding experiential learning, strengthening high-impact practices, and building sustained pathways for research engagement across the biological sciences curriculum.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Earned doctorate or a terminal degree.
• Five years of teaching experience or other suitable professional experience.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience in undergraduate teaching is preferred.
• Experience in curriculum development or research-based laboratory instruction is highly desirable.

Department: Biological Sciences

Posting Date: 03/18/2026 Closing Date: 04/17/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants should submit the following materials:

• A cover letter addressing professional preparation and teaching experience.
• A one-page description of a proposed CURE, identifying the central research question and model organisms, and outlining at least one experiment that would contribute to the overall research framework.
• A statement of teaching philosophy (no more than two pages).
• A description of research experience (no more than one page).
• A curriculum vitae.
• The names and contact information (including email addresses) for three references whose letters of recommendation may be solicited.

EOE Statement

It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.

Required Documents

• Cover Letter / Letter of Application
• Other Document 1: Teaching Philosophy
• Research Statement
• Curriculum Vitae
• Other Document 2

Optional Documents

• (None listed)

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