Lecturer in Biology

About the job

Position Summary

The Department of Biological Sciences at Indiana University South Bend invites applications for a full-time lecturer position starting either January 1 or August 1, 2027. The teaching load is the equivalent of 12 credit hours of undergraduate coursework each semester (fall and spring) and may include evening, weekend, off-site, or online courses. Summer teaching is voluntary and compensated separately. The successful candidate will be expected to teach in the introductory biology sequence (including labs), high demand courses such as introductory physiology, and will have the opportunity to teach upper-level undergraduate classes in the candidate’s area of expertise. Lecturers are expected to participate in service activities to the department, school, campus, or community, such as regularly attending and participating in faculty meetings and serving on relevant committees. The selected candidate must be prepared to teach face-to-face and online courses, as needed by the department. Some courses taught may be offered in the evenings, off-site, and/or online. Summer teaching is voluntary and compensated separately. This position does not carry any expectations for a research program or publications. Applications received by September 18, 2026, will be assured full consideration. The search will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Basic Qualifications

Required Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of MS degree in Biology or related biological field.

• Evidence of teaching experience and interest (including biology labs) at the university level.

• Demonstrated success working with faculty and student populations.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Basic Qualifications:

• PhD degree strongly preferred (ABD candidates may apply, but will not be given preference).

• Strong background in a field of biology that complements existing faculty expertise, especially experience in and ability to teach in at least two of these areas: genetics, physiology, plant sciences, or evolution.

• Experience with a variety of teaching methods and curricular perspectives.

Special Instructions

Interested candidates must submit the following items for consideration:

• A letter of application that addresses the candidate’s qualifications.

• Curriculum Vitae

• A Teaching Statement (or Philosophy)

• Contact information (name, position, relationship, phone, and email) for at least three references who may be contacted in the interview process.

• Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts.