Position Summary:
The Department of Diagnostic Health Professions, at LIU Post campus invites applicants to apply for non-tenure track Assistant Professor of Biomedical Sciences starting in Fall 2026. The successful candidate will teach, lecture and lab courses for the MS in Biomedical sciences program and undergraduate courses offered by our section. The MS in Biomedical Sciences program prepares students for careers in health care, pharmaceutical industries, research, medicine and dentistry by providing a strong pedagogical foundation in a range of biomedical science courses. In addition, the department offers five undergraduate and graduate programs in clinical lab sciences, nutrition and medical imaging.
This full-time 12-month position, teaching requirement is 9 months, requires 12 credits (generally four courses) of teaching each Fall and Spring semester. Teaching assignments are likely to include a combination of undergraduate and graduate lecture and lab courses in cancer biology, pathophysiology, microbiology, virology, research methods etc.
Responsibilities:
- Teach 12 credits each semester of undergraduate and graduate courses as assigned.
- Mentor and advise undergraduate and graduate students for thesis work
- Serve on departmental, school-wide and campus-wide committees
- Contribute to collective administrative activities needed for smooth functioning of the department.
- Participate in professional development activities that strengthen teaching and service delivery.
Qualifications
Required:
- PhD or MD degree from an accredited national or equivalent international institution
- Two or more years of postdoctoral research or professional experience in fields related to biomedical sciences
- Two or more years of teaching experience in undergraduate lecture and lab courses.
Preferred:
- Strong research background in biomedical sciences to mentor students in experimental research
- Grant application experience
Interested candidates are requested to submit their Curriculum Vitae, a Cover Letter addressing their qualifications for this position, names, and contact information for three references as a single pdf file.
About LIU Post:
LIU Post campus is a scenic, historic, and
scholarly campus that offers a small-school environment with the access and
resources of a major metropolitan university. The University's 350+ acre campus
is located on the estate of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 27 miles east of New
York City on Long Island's Gold Coast. The campus houses the Lewyt College of
Veterinary Medicine, the first professional School of Accountancy, an
AACSB-accredited Business School, and an award-winning theater program. LIU is home
to the world-renowned Tilles Center for the Performing Arts and the Shark
Stadium, where supporters gather to cheer on the Sharks’ Division I athletic
program.
LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. LIU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.