New England HERC

Assistant Professor - Biology

Job Summary

The Department of Biology in the College of Science at Northeastern University-NYC is seeking a Full-time, Non-Tenure Track Assistant Professor with a 10-month appointment to teach in the Undergraduate Biology Major in The College of Science in-person at the Northeastern University-New York City Campus.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

This full-time position will include teaching three courses in Fall 2026 and three courses in Spring 2027. Teaching responsibilities will include a combination of undergraduate lecture and labs in the General Biology sequence, non-majors Biology and Society, and potentially other courses within the candidate's expertise.

Qualifications

 Earned a doctorate in Biology or a related field.
 Experience teaching undergraduate students in Biology.
 Excellent communication, leadership, collaboration, organization, and interpersonal skills.
 Demonstrated commitment to creating culturally responsive and supportive environments for students from diverse backgrounds.

Required Documents

 Curriculum Vitae
 List of three professional references
 Statement on Teaching Experience: Please describe your pedagogical philosophy as well as your plans/goals for teaching in the College of Science and your strategies for teaching and mentoring a diverse cohort of undergraduate students.
 Cover Letter: Please provide a cover letter detailing your specific interests in this position, as well as summarizing any relevant experiences, qualifications, and accomplishments that distinguish you as a candidate.

Expected Hiring Range:

$76,000 - $78,000

With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change

Additional Information

Northeastern University offers benefits-eligible employees a competitive and comprehensive package designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being. Employees joining our New York City campus will begin with benefits equivalent to those of the institution formerly known as Marymount Manhattan College until benefits transition to Northeastern's full plans effective January 1, 2027. Northeastern will provide further information in advance of that transition.

Current NYC campus benefits include:

 Medical and dental insurance
 Retirement plan
 Life and disability insurance
 Paid vacation, sick time, leave of absence, and other applicable paid time off
 Tuition benefits for employees, dependents, and spouses

About Northeastern University

Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact.   

Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system-which includes 15 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide-serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions.  

The university's residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; New York City, New York, Portland, Maine; Seattle, Washington; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver. 

Northeastern's personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment.  

Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors-aligned around solving today's highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.

Please send application materials to Matthew Lundquist (m.lundquist@northeastern.edu)

About Northeastern University

Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern is a leader in worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. Our broad mix of experience-based education programs?our signature cooperative education program, as well as student research, service learning, and global learning?build the connections that enable students to transform their lives. The University offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools.

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