Part-time Lecturer in Bioinformatics (non-tenure track)

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Description The Department of Biology at Tufts University ( https://as.tufts.edu/biology/ ) seeks one or more qualified part-time, non-tenure track faculty members beginning September 1st, 2026 to support a new bioinformatics specialization within our “Open Choice” MS in Biology (details at https://as.tufts.edu/biology/academics/graduate-programs/ms-biology/bioinformatics-specialization-biology-oc-ms-program ). The part-time lecturer’s responsibilities will include developing and teaching up to three new courses appropriate for MS-level and advanced undergraduate students in biology who do not have prior expertise in computer science: · Biostatistics for Bioinformatics (using R) (fall): a new course covering core statistical concepts essential for modern bioinformatics analysis, with topics including regression models, hypothesis testing, multiple testing correction, and interpretation of p-values and z-scores. We expect most class examples and homework assignments will be directly relevant to mammalian biology, physiology, and disease. Introduction to Bioinformatics (spring): a new course introducing fundamental concepts, data types, and analytical approaches in bioinformatics, ex...