Lecturer, Biology

Position Title:

Lecturer, Biology

Department/School:

Biology/School of Science

Salary/Pay Rate:

$72,000 - $78,000

Job Summary:

The School of Science at Marist University is pleased to invite
applications for a full-time, Lecturer in the Department of
Biology, beginning Summer 2027. The Biology Department’s academic
mission is strengthened by a welcoming and inclusive community that
values a range of perspectives and experiences. Lecturers are fully
integrated into the life of the department.

Minimum Qualifications:

• An M.S. or Ph.D. in Biology or closely related field.
• Enthusiasm for teaching undergraduates.
• Evidence of excellent teaching/potential to develop into an

excellent teacher.

• Desire and ability to engage in teaching strategies to foster

student success in the life sciences.

Essential Functions:

The Biology Department seeks faculty committed to undergraduate
teaching excellence at a comprehensive liberal arts institution
that supports both liberal arts and professional programs. The
candidate will teach 12 contact hours per week each semester, be
involved in department and School meetings, make contributions to
the department and institution via service opportunities, and be
available to students for office hours and advising.

Strong preference will be given to candidates with prior
college-level teaching experience who are knowledgeable regarding
strategies to improve student retention in the sciences. The
successful candidate’s primary responsibility will be teaching
courses in the introductory series, including courses in Cell &
Molecular Biology, Ecology & Evolution, and/or Genetics with
accompanying labs. Opportunities also exist to teach elsewhere in
the curriculum, including Immunology, the senior-level Capstone
course and non-major courses to support the University’s Core
Curriculum.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated record of improving student success in

introductory science courses.

• Previous experience teaching and designing college-level

biology courses.

Required Application Documents:

To learn more or to apply, visit http://careers.marist.edu . Only
online applications are accepted. Applicants should submit a
curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a list of
three professional references.

Review of applications will begin on December 10th, 2026,
and will continue until the position is filled.

Benefits:

The position includes a comprehensive benefit package*. Benefits
for this position include but are not limited to the
following:

• Unlimited paid sick time.
• 14+ paid holidays per year.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15%

employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending
Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).

• Life insurance.
• Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and

workers compensation.

• 403(b) defined contribution plan:
• First 6 years University contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes

a mandatory 4%.

• University contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12%

after 15 years.

• Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1%

thereafter.

• Typical eligibility requirements: 1 year of service and

1,000 hours with Marist University.

• 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity – Roth option available. Voluntary,

up to IRS maximum contribution.

• Tuition Benefits:
• Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate

credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee,
spouse, and dependent children under age 26.

• University pays 100% tuition only.
• Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester

towards tuition at another accredited institution.

*Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or
employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the
University.

About the Department/School:

The Biology Department is currently located in the Allied Health
Building, a 58,000 sq ft facility constructed in 2016 for Biology
and allied health graduate and undergraduate programs.

The Science and Health Initiative at Marist includes construction
of a new Science and Health building which is slated to open in
2028. This building will adjoin the Allied Health Building and
triple the space available to undergraduate and graduate programs
in the sciences and allied health programs.

Poughkeepsie and several nearby communities are ranked among the
most diverse in the upstate New York region, with major cultural
and recreational attractions as well as easy access to New York
City on Amtrak or Metro-North train service.

The Biology Department and the School of Science are committed to
advancing an inclusive climate.

About Marist University:

Founded in 1929, Marist is a comprehensive, independent four-year
institution whose signature educational approach blends the liberal
arts with pre-professional studies and emphasizes experiential
learning to enrich classroom instruction. With campuses in
Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and Florence, Italy, plus over 70 programs
offering a variety of international study, Marist is a portal to
the world and is devoted to nurturing a welcoming, inclusive
community. Through six schools offering almost 50 majors, Marist
cultivates the intellectual growth and well-being of its more than
6,000 undergraduate and graduate students and encourages them to
color outside traditional academic lines as they pursue coursework
and personal experiences that provide valuable occupational
expertise and reflect their individual passions. Marist has been
acclaimed a top institution in the nation by U.S. News & World
Report, the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse, Princeton Review,
and others. To learn more, please visit https://www.marist.edu/about

Type of Position:

Full-time

Classification:

Faculty (Full-Time)

Months per Year:

9

Work Schedule:

Time as required for teaching, office hours, departmental/school
activities and service, and other activities as needed.

Location:

Marist University Main Campus

Number of Position Openings:

1

Equal Employment Statement:

Marist University is committed to creating an inclusive workforce
on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment
opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the
University will strive to achieve the full and fair participation
of all members of the Marist community.

Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of
individuals without consideration of race, color, disability,
religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual
orientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fide
occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these
protected groups. The University will review its employment
policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may
unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and
eliminated. The University will also explore alternative approaches
if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on
protected groups.

Marist's policy of non-discrimination includes not only employment
practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by
the University. It shall be considered a violation of University
policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any
individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at
Marist University on the basis of race, color, disability,
religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual
orientation, veteran status, or any other condition established by
law.

Advertised: October 21, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: