Regular Lecturer, Non-Tenure-Track, Department of Biology

Baylor University:
Office of the Provost:
Arts and Sciences:
Arts and Sciences - Sciences:
Biology Location Open Date

Jul 30, 2026

The Department of Biology ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). ) in the College of Arts & Sciences ( ) seeks applications for a non-tenure-track,
full-time Lecturer faculty position starting in August 2027. We welcome candidates from all fields of biology, as our curriculum offers diverse teaching opportunities, from foundational courses such as Modern Concepts in Bioscience and Genetics to advanced topics such as Ecology and Molecular Genomics. This position may include responsibilities for laboratory curriculum and management; thus, we are interested in instructors with some experience in undergraduate laboratories.

Laboratory responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, oversight of the introductory biology laboratory courses and the Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs) who support them.

Lecturers are expected to use educational strategies that emphasize student-centered learning and enable transformative learning experiences in lecture and laboratory courses. Experience or interest in innovative curricula for lab courses that foster a culture of discovery will be viewed as a strength. The department currently supports several course-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs) and promotes an undergraduate Learning Assistant program to enhance active learning in our lectures and labs.

Candidates who are outside of the United States and do not have other non-immigrant visa status will not be sponsored for an H-1B petition.

About Baylor University:

Baylor University is located inWaco, Texas and is the oldest college in the state.

It has a diverse student population of 21,000 and is recognized as an R1 institution by the Carnegie Classification. Baylor is also noted on the honor roll of "Great Colleges to Work For" by Modern Think. We offer competitive salaries and benefits , allowing faculty and staff to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. As a Christian university with historic Baptist roots and as reflected in the Notice of Non-Discrimination , Baylor strives to be a place characterized by civility and respect.

We believe each student, faculty, staff, and administrator is made in the image of God. Baylor's new strategic plan,Baylor in Deeds , guides the University as it continues its mission of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.

• Successful candidates will hold a Ph.D. or equivalent in a biologically related discipline.
• A track record of developing student-centered learning activities is expected.
• Previous teaching experience is preferred but not required.
• Successful candidates will be able to contribute to one or more of the following: course development, training, and oversight of Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTA), contributing to the department’s Learning Assistants (LA) program, mentoring undergraduate students, and supervising student teaching labs.

Baylor University, a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor complies with statutory Aff..