Lecturer in Biology at Indiana University

Title Lecturer in Biology Appointment Status Non-Tenure Track Department IU South Bend Biological Sciences Location South Bend Position Summary

The Department of Biological Sciences at Indiana University South Bend invites applications for a full-time lecturer position starting August 1, 2026. 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) and will have the opportunity to teach 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. This position does not carry any expectations for a research program or publications. Review of applications will begin on October 20, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. The search will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

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Basic Qualifications

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.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  
  

Preferred Basic Qualifications:

• PhD degree strongly preferred (ABD candidates may apply, but all PhD requirements must be completed by August 1, 2026).
• Strong background in a field of biology that complements existing faculty expertise, especially experience in and ability to teach microbiology, genetics, molecular biology, or evolution.
• Experience with a variety of teaching methods and curricular perspectives.
  
  

Department Contact for Questions

Andrew Schnabel

[email protected]

Qualifications

Additional Qualifications Salary and Rank Special Instructions

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
  
  

For Best Consideration Date 10/20/2025 Expected Start Date 08/01/2026 Posting Number IU-101352-2025