Open Positions

Temporary, Part-time Lecturer Position In Cell Biology

The department of Biology invites applications for a position teaching the following course in spring 2010.

Biology 46, Cell Biology. Basic concepts of cellular organization, function, regulation. Emphasis on molecular/biochemical approach to fundamentals of bioenergetics; plasma membrane functions such as transport, secretion, and signal transduction; organelle function and biogenesis; cell growth and division. Download the syllabus used in the spring 2008 semester.

The course is normally offered Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:30-11:45am. Enrollment will not exceed 90 students.

Candidate should have a doctoral degree and relevant teaching and/or research experience. Applicants should submit a cover letter indicating which course(s) you're applying to, a curriculum vitae, a separate statement of teaching experience, and have two letters of reference sent to:

Ms. Karin Murphy
Department of Biology
163 Packard Avenue
Tufts University
Medford, MA 02155

Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Temporary, Part-time Lecturer Position in Experiments in Cell Biology

The department of Biology invites applications for a position teaching in the following team-taught course in spring 2010.

Biology 52, Experiments in Cell Biology. The field of Cell Biology focuses on examining cells and the behaviors they perform. This course will introduce students to the investigation of several laboratory problems using standard techniques of cell biology. Emphasis on subcellular fractionation, microscopy, cell culture, and chromatography. One laboratory session per week plus one discussion period. Download the syllabus used in the spring 2008 semester.

The course is offered Thursdays 1:00-5:00pm. Enrollments will not exceed 12 students.

Candidate should have a doctoral degree and relevant teaching and/or research experience. Applicants should submit a cover letter indicating which course(s) you're applying to, a curriculum vitae, a separate statement of teaching experience, and have two letters of reference sent to:

Ms. Karin Murphy
Department of Biology
163 Packard Avenue
Tufts University
Medford, MA 02155

Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Temporary, Part-time Lecturer Position In Biochemistry and Cellular Metabolism

The department of Biology invites applications for a position teaching in the following team –taught course in spring 2010.

Biology 152, Biochemistry and Cellular Metabolism. An in-depth examination of the structure and function of biomolecules: chemical and physical properties of proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids; enzyme kinetics and mechanisms; metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, and amino acids and the metabolic relationships of organ systems. Download the syllabus used in the spring 2009 semester.

The course is normally offered Mondays 9:30-10:20am, Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:30-11:20am. Enrollment will not exceed 150 students.

Candidate should have a doctoral degree and relevant teaching and/or research experience. Applicants should submit a cover letter indicating which course(s) you're applying to, a curriculum vitae, a separate statement of teaching experience, and have two letters of reference sent to:

Ms. Karin Murphy
163 Packard Avenue
Department of Biology
Tufts University
Medford, MA 02155

Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Tufts University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Undergraduate Positions

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