Lecturer in Ecology & Marine Biology at Boston University - Biology Boston, MA
Content + Source + Freshness • 12 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Exceptional opportunity for educators with a focus on inclusive teaching and research, offering strong institutional support.
- Educator roles focus on impactful undergraduate teaching
- High potential for academic advancement and research
- Engagement in promoting diversity within the education sector
- PhD and teaching experience required for applicants
Pros
- High potential for career advancement in academia
- Engagement in research and active student mentoring
- Opportunities to contribute to an inclusive academic environment
Cons
- Teaching track may involve contract renewals based on performance
- Can be competitive due to academic prestige
- Commitment to multiple course preparations each semester
Who it's for
Academic / Experienced • Onsite
Good fit
- Experienced educators with a PhD in biology
- Individuals passionate about teaching and mentoring
- Candidates seeking to engage in diverse academic environments
Not recommended for
- New graduates without teaching experience
- Applicants looking for research-only positions
- Individuals preferring administrative roles over direct teaching
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
The Department of Biology at Boston University invites applications for a full-time Lecturer beginning September 1, 2025. This is a teaching track line with possibility for renewal and promotion based on performance. We seek a colleague with a commitment to undergraduate education and a track record of excellence in teaching. Teaching responsibilities include two, month-long, experiential courses in the Marine Semester each fall, and two lecture and/or lab-based courses in the area of Ecology each spring. The successful candidate will have a PhD in biology or a related field and experience with evidence-based teaching practices and incorporating research into teaching. The position will involve active engagement in the academic life of the Department of Biology, such as serving as an academic advisor to a cohort of undergraduate biology majors, coordinating student peer-mentoring programs, developing curricular materials, serving as a research mentor for undergraduates, participating in Senior Thesis, Master’s or PhD committees, and contributing to the development of academic initiatives. The Department of Biology believes that the cultural and social diversity of our faculty, staff, and students is vitally important to the distinction and excellence of our research and academic programs. We are especially eager to have colleagues join our department who support our institutional commitment to ensuring BU is inclusive, equitable, and diverse. The successful candidate will join a strong Ecology, Behavior and Evolutionary Biology community at Boston University that also benefits from close affiliations with programs in Biogeoscience, Marine Science, Bioinformatics, Computing & Data Sciences and the School of Medicine. Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae and statement of teaching philosophy to . Please arrange for three letters of reference to be submitted through the same website. Review of applications will begin April 1, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries about the position can be addressed to Dr. Peter Buston at buston@bu.edu .
