Part Time Lecturer in Biochemistry II

The Tufts University Department of Chemistry is seeking a Part-Time Lecturer to teach Biochemistry II (Chem 172) in Fall 2026. The instructor will be responsible for: two 75-minute in-person lectures per week on Mondays and Wednesdays at 1:30 PM; weekly office hours for students; weekly meetings with teaching assistants to prepare and review material for recitation sections; and student assessments including assessment design, administration, and evaluation. Chem 172 is an advanced biochemistry course, taught at the graduate level, which is also required for undergraduate Biochemistry majors. The course builds on knowledge and concepts from the prerequisite Biochemistry I course (Chem 171). Topics include signal transduction, secondary carbon metabolism, and the biosynthesis and breakdown pathways of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, nucleic acids, and proteins, focusing on understanding human metabolism, disorders, diseases, and cellular signaling at the molecular level. The required text is Voet, Fundamentals of Biochemistry. The semester begins on September 8, 2026.

Individuals must have a Ph.D. in Chemistry with experience in the field of Biochemistry, broadly defined. Prior teaching experience and/or knowledge of modern teaching practices are preferred. The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys working closely with students and has concrete plans to support students with a range of educational backgrounds. All candidates with a commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching are encouraged to apply.

All applications are submitted via Interfolio, at https://apply.interfolio.com/188835. Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, and two confidential letters of recommendation uploaded directly by the reviewers to Interfolio.

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

All offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a background check.

Questions about the position can be sent to Department Manager, Joe Hebert at 617 627-3498 or joe.hebert@tufts.edu.