General Summary of Position:
The Department of Biomedical & Nutritional Sciences (BNS) in the Zuckerberg College of Health Sciences (ZCHS) at University of Massachusetts Lowell (UML) welcomes applications for a Visiting Instructor or Visiting Assistant Professor for the 2025-2026 academic year starting September 1, 2025. This role is a full-time visiting post with an anticipated 4-4 teaching load, which may be adjusted based on teaching and service needs in the department. The position is renewable at the end of the academic year based on positive evaluation of teaching and service. The selected candidate will become an integral part of the BNS Department, working in collaboration with full-time BNS faculty and staff.
Teaching duties will include several sections of lecture and/or laboratory courses, some of which are part of a NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) program, as well as active participation in the coordination efforts of multi-section courses offered by the BNS department.
The successful candidate may also contribute to the Department through participation in Department, College, and University committees and events, advising undergraduate students, and assisting with recruitment activities. This is a 9-month position, however teaching in the summer months is possible for additional compensation.
The BNS Department offers Bachelor of Science degrees in Applied Biomedical Sciences, Nutritional Science, and Pharmaceutical Sciences, each with several options, including a renowned MLS Program and a robust and growing Pre-Medical/Pre-Health Program. At the graduate level, BNS offers Master of Science degrees in Applied Biomedical Sciences and Pharmaceutical Sciences, as well as a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences.
We invite prospective candidates to visit our college website and thereby learn about our faculty, staff, and students: https://www.uml.edu/health-sciences/. Should you have questions about the position, please feel free to contact the BNS Department Chair, Dr. Robert Kenefick (Robert_Kenefick@uml.edu).
About the University of Massachusetts Lowell and the Zuckerberg College of Health Sciences
The University of Massachusetts Lowell (UML) has been named the No. 1 public university in Massachusetts in the 2024 Wall Street Journal Best Colleges in the United States, also ranking No. 10 among all Massachusetts universities. With respect to return on investment, UML is ranked by payscale.com as the No. 1 for mid-career salary among New England Public Universities, and the No. 1 for 20-year return on investment among public universities nationally. UML is a Carnegie Research 1 (R1) university, conducting more than $120 million in sponsored research annually. UML enrolls more than 17,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Approximately 44% of undergraduates identify as students of color and 45% are first-generation college students.
UMass Lowell is situated about 25 miles northwest of Boston. It is surrounded by numerous safe, affordable, quiet, and beautiful small towns and cities with outstanding public and private elementary and secondary schools. It is in the high-tech corridor of Massachusetts, in the heart of New England on the banks of the Merrimack River, a beautiful and culturally diverse area and birthplace of America’s industrial revolution. Cotton mills in Lowell, the only city to be awarded national park status by the United States. National Park Service, opened in 1814 and the city has been a hub of invention and innovation ever since. UML continues that legacy of innovation throughout the campus. Its proximity to Boston offers unsurpassed enrichment of every type including fine arts, dining, historical sites, and of course sports! Just north of Lowell the grandeur of New Hampshire’s White mountains unfolds not far from the storied ski lodges of Vermont. The Greater Lowell area is one of the most attractive regions in the country to work and live.
The Zuckerberg College of Health Sciences is a dynamic college that prepares professionals and scientists in a wide range of health science fields. The college offers baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral programs in several health-related disciplines including public health, pharmaceutical, physical therapy, biomedical, nutrition and exercise sciences. A large research program and vibrant community partnership and engagement opportunities enrich and support our educational programs.
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Minimum Qualifications (Required):
- A doctoral degree in a science field that aligns with the current course offerings within the BNS Department. Candidates with a master’s degree who have special skills, training, and/or experience relevant to our academic programs will be considered.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Candidates with previous teaching experience at the university/college level
- Candidates with qualifications to teach in more than one area or program relevant to the BNS course curriculum
- Candidates having MLS(ASCP) certification
- Candidates with experience in microbiology
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received.
Please include the following required documents with your application.
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching Philosophy and Experience - Please include:
- Description of previous teaching experience in higher education with a list of courses taught and where, and
- Teaching philosophy and style
- Names and contact information of three professional references will be required during the application process.
Optional Documents:
- Copy of student evaluations from previous teaching, if available