Lecturer in Biology

Botanical Society of America; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University South Bend is seeking a full-time Lecturer in Biology to join the Department of Biological Sciences. The position may start January 1 or August 1, 2027, with a teaching load of 12 undergraduate credit hours per semester including labs.

The appointee will teach introductory biology sequences, high-demand physiology courses, and may offer upper-level classes in their area of expertise. Responsibilities include participation in department, school, and campus service, and the

Qualifications

• Minimum of MS degree in Biology or related biological field.
• Evidence of teaching experience and interest at the university level.
• Demonstrated success working with faculty and student populations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• PhD strongly preferred; ABD candidates may apply but not preferred.
• Experience in and ability to teach Genetics, Physiology, Plant Sciences, or Evolution.

Responsibilities

• The teaching load is 12 credit hours of undergraduate coursework per semester.
• Teach introductory biology sequences (including labs) and high-demand physiology courses.
• Opportunities to teach upper-level undergraduate classes in the candidate’s area.
• Participate in service activities at department, school, campus, or community levels.
• Prepare to teach face-to-face and online courses as needed; some evenings or off-site classes.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

University teaching

Collaborative

Education

MS degree in Biology

PhD preferred

Job description

Indiana University South Bend - South Bend, Indiana, US

Position Title: Lecturer in Biology

Application Review Begins: Thursday, August 06, 2026

Application Deadline: Friday, September 18, 2026

Department/Division: Biological Sciences/Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Field (e.g., systematics): plant sciences, evolution, genetics, physiology

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.

Indiana University South Bend is the third largest and northernmost campus of Indiana University. We serve the north central Indiana community and are primarily an undergraduate institution. We offer high quality programs that are affordable and support students in attaining their educational goals. Strengths of the biology program include preparing students for a broad range of careers in the life sciences, as well as opportunities for undergraduate research, internships, study abroad, and community engagement.

Applications received by September 18, 2026, will be assured full consideration. The search will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Qualifications / Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

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.