Lecturer in Biology

Meyer Entsorgung; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University South Bend's Department of Biological Sciences invites applications for a full-time lecturer position starting either January 1 or August 1, 2027. The teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester and may include evening, weekend, off-site, or online courses.

Summer teaching is voluntary and compensated separately. The successful candidate will teach the introductory biology sequence (including labs) and courses such as introductory physiology, with opportunities to teach

Qualifications

• MS in Biology or related field required with university teaching experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills demonstrated in teaching.
• Ability to teach introductory biology and lab courses at the university level.

Responsibilities

• Teach the introductory biology sequence including laboratories.
• Teach courses such as introductory physiology and potential upper-level classes.
• Participate in departmental service and attend faculty meetings.
• Prepare to teach face-to-face and online courses, including evenings or off-site sessions.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

University-level biology labs

Education

MS degree in Biology or related field

PhD degree strongly preferred

Job description

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.

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.

Department Contact

Deborah Marr, [e-mail]

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.