Position Title

Assistant Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor

About this opportunity

The Department of Biology at Ball State University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure line faculty position of Assistant Lecturer of Biology to teach undergraduate courses in General Biology, Human Anatomy and Human Physiology for a one-year faculty appointment for the academic year 2026-2027. We seek an energetic, collegial, and student-centered educator who is committed to high-quality teaching and mentoring of pre-professional health majors and biology students.

Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate lecture and laboratory courses in Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, or Introductory Biology courses.
• Contribute to curriculum development, assessment, and continuous improvement of A&P courses.
• Provide academic and professional mentoring to undergraduate students.
• Collaborate with departmental faculty and staff to maintain laboratory instruction that supports student success.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university service as appropriate

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in biological sciences or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution by date of appointment.
• Demonstrated ability or evidence of strong potential to teach undergraduate courses in Human Anatomy and Human Physiology.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in biological sciences or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution.
• College-level teaching experience.
• Experience using evidence-based pedagogical practices.
• Familiarity with educational technology platforms (e.g., Canvas, McGraw-Hill Connect, virtual labs).
• Engaged in scholarly activity, as demonstrated by publications.