Professor of Practice

Tulane University:

Humanities & Sciences:

School of Science and Engineering:

Cell and Molecular Biology Location:

New Orleans, LA Description:

The Department of Cell and Molecular Biology (CMB) at Tulane University in New Orleans invites applications for a full time, non-tenure Professor of Practice (PoP) position, with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2026. The successful candidate will teach lecture and laboratory courses in CMB, such as but not limited to, Heredity and Society, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Physiology or other related courses. We seek an excellent educator who is committed to innovative pedagogy and mentoring students. Specific responsibilities include teaching the equivalent of three courses each semester, advising CMB majors and serving on department, program, and university committees. The ideal candidate will be committed to excellence in teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate and MS levels, as well as innovative and inclusive pedagogy. The CMB Department currently includes six full-time Professors of Practice and twelve tenure-track Professors and offers BS, MS and PhD degrees. Professors of Practice are dedicated primarily to undergraduate teaching and serve to broaden the undergraduate curriculum in the CMB Department. Professors of Practice can also provide service, and/or research opportunities for undergraduates, and may also have opportunities for summer teaching with additional remuneration. Professors of Practice hold nine month, three-year renewable contracts. After serving two three-year terms, PoPs are eligible for promotion to Senior Professor of Practice with five- and seven-year renewal terms. Tulane is committed to promoting teaching excellence through additional campus-wide resources such as the Center for Engaged Learning and Learning ( https://celt.tulane.edu ). Links to Additional Information Cell and Molecular Biology | Tulane University School of Science and Engineering Cell & Molecular Biology (CELL) |

Tulane University Catalog Qualifications:

A doctorate in Biology or a related field is required. Demonstrated ability or evidence of strong potential to teach lecture and laboratory courses in cell and molecular biology

Application Instructions:

Applicants should submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae , teaching philosophy, course evaluations (if available), and contact information of three professional references through Interfolio. Doctorate is required by June 30, 2026. Questions regarding the position can be addressed to Dr. Laura Schrader ( schrader@tulane.edu ) or Dr. Christian Burr ( cburr1@tulane.edu ). We will begin reviewing applications immediately and will continue until the position is filled.