Part-Time Faculty in Genetics

Foundations in Genetics (Fall 2026): A sophomore level 3-credit genetics course designed to prepare Boston College Biology majors for future coursework in Biology. This course explores the fundamental concepts in molecular and transmission genetics in prokaryotes and eukaryotes and the applications of this foundation to the study of genotype-phenotype relationships. Important topics include regulation of gene expression, Mendelian genetics, the chromosomal theory of inheritance, population genetics, multifactorial inheritance, genetic linkage and epigenetic inheritance. Students will also be introduced to some of the tools that are commonly used for genetic and genomic analysis. There are two sections of this course, each with an enrollment cap of 100 students. Potential instructors can apply to teach one or both sections

Class time:

Section 1: Tuesday/Thursday 10:30 am - 11:45 am

Section 2: Tuesday/Thursday 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm

Part time faculty receive a competitive salary on a per course basis. In addition, part time faculty in the Biology Department have shared office space to prepare lectures and meet with students. Responsibilities include:

· prepare and deliver course lectures at the assigned course time

· write and grade examinations

· be available for 2-3 office hours per week

· write letters of recommendation when appropriate

The expected starting rate per course for this position is $8,866.

Qualifications: Instructors teaching lecture courses must have an MS, PhD, or other advanced degree in an appropriate field of study. We will consider post-doctoral fellows seeking university teaching experience.

Candidates should submit their CV to https://apply.interfolio.com/186994 and include the names of two professional references. In the cover letter, please indicate how part-time teaching fits into your current and/or future professional goals and which of the above courses are of interest. Review of candidates will continue until the positions are filled.