Lecturer - Online Entomology Program

Overview

Lecturer - Online Entomology Program. Department:
Entomology-0834. Requisition Number F_260042. Posting Open Date 04/21/2026. Application Review Date: 05/25/2026. Posting Close Date:
Open Until Filled. 12-month (calendar year), 100% teaching, non-tenure track appointment located in Lincoln, Nebraska. The position supports the online M.S. program in Entomology, including teaching, advising, and student support for online students.

• Teach a suite of undergraduate and graduate online classes (e.g., forensic entomology and integrated pest management).
• Serve as an academic advisor for online M.S. students and provide direct support for student progress, retention, and degree completion.
• Participate in retention and placement activities and teaching outcomes assessment, instructional improvement, and teaching scholarship.
• Provide instructional leadership, participate in outreach (Science Literacy), and engage in resident instruction as needed.
• Engage with public programs (exhibits and outreach), public relations (public lectures and popular articles), and student recruiting.
• Fulfill other department duties, including service on committees; assignments may change over time based on departmental need.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• MS or higher degree in Entomology or a closely related discipline.
• Experience teaching university-level science classes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching effective asynchronous courses online.
• Experience relevant to forensic entomology.
• Experience delivering curricular content to and advising/mentoring graduate students.

Work Location:

Lincoln, NE. Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required. Criminal History Background Check

Required:

No.

How to Apply:

Click on “Apply for this Job” and then “Faculty Application.” Complete the application and attach the following required documents:

• A letter of interest describing qualifications for the job and anticipated contributions.
• Your curriculum vitae.
• Contact information for three professional references.
• A statement describing your philosophy and approach to teaching (2 pages maximum).
• A statement describing your experience working in teams or groups and your anticipated contributions to creating environments in which every person and every interaction matters (2 pages maximum).

Note: The statements (items 4 and
5) should be combined into a single document and attached as “Other Document.”

For questions or accommodations related to this position, contact:

Jodi Mackin
jmackin1

Additional information:
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