Professor of Practice

Position Description

The CMB Department currently includes six full-time Professors of Practice and twelve tenure-track Professors and offers BS, MS, and PhD degrees. Professors of Practice are dedicated primarily to undergraduate teaching and serve to broaden the undergraduate curriculum in the CMB Department. Professors of Practice can also provide service and/or research opportunities for undergraduates, and may also have opportunities for summer teaching with additional remuneration. Professors of Practice hold nine-month, three-year renewable contracts. After serving two three-year terms, PoPs are eligible for promotion to Senior Professor of Practice with five- and seven-year renewal terms. We will begin reviewing applications starting on October 1 and will continue until the position is filled.

The School of Science and Engineering provides exceptional opportunities for collaboration across disciplines and supports the development of cutting-edge research and educational initiatives. The School is distinctive as the only academic unit at a major research university to merge the behavioral sciences, physical sciences, life sciences, engineering, and mathematics, which provides an unusually rich environment for innovative programs and interdisciplinary research.

Tulane University is a member of the prestigious American Association of Universities (AAU), is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as an R1 (Very High Research Activity) and Community Engaged university, and is committed to research and education at the highest levels. Tulane University offers a collaborative environment for interdisciplinary interactions, a strong public service theme, and a commitment to science as a major thrust of research, scholarship, and education. Tulane is committed to promoting teaching excellence through additional campus-wide resources such as the Center for Engaged Learning and Learning ().

Links to Additional Information

Cell and Molecular Biology | Tulane University School of Science and Engineering

Cell & Molecular Biology (CELL) | Tulane University Catalog

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Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include teaching the equivalent of three courses each semester, advising CMB majors and serving on department, program, and university committees. The ideal candidate will be committed to excellence in teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate and MS levels, as well as innovative and inclusive pedagogy.

Qualifications

A doctorate in Biology or a related field is required.

Demonstrated ability or evidence of strong potential to teach lecture and laboratory courses in cell and molecular biology.