Lecturer of Biology

Women In Science; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercer University is hiring a lecturer in Biology for a 9-month, non-tenure track position in Macon, GA. The candidate will teach the introductory biology sequence (BIO 171/172) and a lab at the 100- or 200-level, while advising students and contributing to department service.

Applicants should show potential for excellence in teaching within a liberal arts college and align with departmental needs for growth and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Earned MS or PhD in biological science or related field from an accredited college/university; PhD ABD candidates will be considered.
• Responsibilities include teaching five to six courses (27 hours) per academic year at the undergraduate level, including Introduction to Biology (BIO 171 and/or BIO 172), as well as at least one of the following: Elements of Microbiology (BIO 102), Plant and Animal Physiology course (BIO 260), or Genetics (BIO 280).
• The disciplinary focus should integrate well with the current department faculty; excellence in teaching is highly valued in a liberal arts college.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory biology sequence (BIO 171/172) and related lab (100- or 200-level).
• Advise students and provide departmental service.
• Support department vitality through teaching excellence and collaboration.

Skills

Teaching

Student advising

Liberal arts teaching

Education

MS or PhD in biological science

PhD ABD considered

Job description

Mercer University

Macon, GA

Job posting number: #7373344

Posted: October 30, 2026

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Responsibilities

Job Description

The Department of Biology at Mercer University is seeking to hire a lecturer. This is a 9-month, non-tenure track faculty position. The candidate is expected to teach in our 100-level introductory sequence as well as teach a related 100- or 200-level lab. Applicants should demonstrate a track record of, or the potential for, excellence in teaching in the context of a liberal arts college. In addition, the successful candidate will support the work of the department by advising students and other departmental service.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will need to have earned an M.S. or a Ph.D. degree in biological science or a related field from an accredited college/university; Ph.D. ABD candidates will be considered. Responsibilities include teaching five to six courses (27 hours) per academic year at the undergraduate level, including Introduction to Biology (BIO 171 and/or BIO 172), as well as at least one of the following: Elements of Microbiology (BIO 102), Plant and Animal Physiology course (BIO 260), or Genetics (BIO 280). The disciplinary focus of the applicant should integrate well with the current department faculty. A promise of excellence in teaching and in the context of a liberal arts college is considered an added advantage.

Additional Information

Founded in 1833, Mercer University is a dynamic and comprehensive center of undergraduate, graduate and professional education. With more than 9,200 students enrolled in 12 schools and colleges, on major campuses in Macon and Atlanta; medical school sites in Macon, Savannah and Columbus; and at regional academic centers in Henry and Douglas counties, Mercer is ranked among the top tier and best values of national research universities by U.S. News & World Report. The Mercer Health Sciences Center includes the University’s School of Medicine and Colleges of Nursing, Health Professions and Pharmacy. Mercer is affiliated with six teaching hospitals – Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center and Piedmont Macon Medical Center in Macon; Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah; Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital and St. Francis-Emory Healthcare in Columbus; and SGMC Health in Valdosta. The University also has an educational partnership with Robins Air Force Base in Warner Robins. It operates an academic press and a performing arts center in Macon and an engineering research center in Warner Robins. Mercer Medicine, the clinical faculty practice of the School of Medicine, is based in Macon and operates additional clinics in Sumter, Clay, Putnam, Harris, Taylor and Glynn counties. Mercer is one of only 293 institutions nationwide to shelter a chapter of The Phi Beta Kappa Society, the nation’s most prestigious academic honor society; one of eight institutions to hold membership in the Georgia Research Alliance; and the only private university in Georgia to field an NCAA Division I athletic program. www.mercer.edu.