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2026-27 Lecturer Pool Department Of Biological Sciences

The Department Of Biological Sciences In The College Of Natural Sciences Is Collecting Application Materials For A Pool Of Lecturers With Positions Available As Determined By Need During The 2026-27 Academic Year. Areas Of Need Include Cellular And Molecular Biology;
Ecology Evolution And Organismal Biology;
And Microbiology. Appointments From The Lecturer Pool Are Temporary And Often Made Just Prior To The Start Of The Academic Term.

The Minimum Education Requirement For A Lecturer Appointment Is A Bachelor's Or Master's Degree Or Recognized Equivalent In Biology Or A Related Field For Lower Division Laboratories, Activities, And Discussions. These Are Courses For Which The Curricula Are Already Well Defined. The Individual Must Demonstrate Currency Through Professional Activity Appropriate To The Instructional Assignment. A Master's Degree Or Doctorate Or Recognized Equivalent In Biology Or A Related Field Is Required For All Other Courses, And The Individual Must Demonstrate Currency Through Professional Activity Appropriate To The Instructional Assignment.

Lecturer Positions In The Department Carry Responsibilities In The Area Of Teaching Lower And Upper Level Undergraduate Courses. Teaching Assignments Are Based Upon Qualifications Of The Individual And The Needs Of The Department.

Applicants Must Provide A Current Cover Letter (Including How You Have Addressed, Or Plan To Address Teaching To Diverse Student Groups), A CV, A List Of Courses You Believe You Are Qualified To Teach And For Which You Wish To Be Considered, A Copy Of Unofficial Transcripts For Your Highest Earned Degree, And Contact Information Of Three Professional References. Additional Information May Be Requested At A Later Time.

All Applicants Must Apply Online, Applications Submitted Via Email Or In-Person To The Department Will Not Be Considered. For Information About Specific Courses Offered, Please Refer To The University Catalog.

The Department Of Biological Sciences Offers Three Undergraduate Degrees Including BA In Biology, BS In Biology With Options In Plant Biology, Ecology Evolutionary And Organismal Biology, Cellular And Molecular Biology, And A BS In Microbiology With Options In General Microbiology, Clinical Laboratory Science, As Well As An MS In Biology. The Department Also Offers A Number Of Service Courses To Related Majors And General Education.