Job Details

The Division of Natural Sciences at Hamline University invites applications for a Lecturer of Biology. The appointment is set to begin fall 2026 with the possibility of renewal for additional one-year appointments starting fall 2027.

The Biology major curriculum provides students with a broad foundation in biology through a two-course core: BIOL 1510, which is taught in the fall semester and focuses on biology up to the cellular level, and BIOL 1520, which is taught in the spring semester and introduces students to ecology and evolutionary biology. Teaching responsibilities for this position will include teaching at least one section of these two introductory courses (BIOL 1510 and BIOL 1520: Integrated Concepts of Biology I and II) and their associated labs with potential for other courses in the candidate’s area of expertise in the future.

We are excited about a prospective colleague who: has college teaching experience, especially at an introductory level and is committed to teaching excellence and to learning and employing innovative, high impact pedagogical practices that create equitable courses and promote student learning; has a record of supporting students from underserved populations. A Ph.D. at time of appointment (August 2026) is preferred; appropriate areas include biological sciences, learning sciences, science education, and biology education research. Applicants are expected to have at least a master’s level degree in the Biological Sciences. Experience teaching AI literacy and incorporating AI tools is also preferred.

To Apply

Screening of applications will begin on June 15 and will continue until the position is filled. Questions may be addressed to Jodi Goldberg, Acting Program Chair & Search Chair (jgoldberg01@hamline.edu).

Please include the following documents with your application: A letter of interest and current curriculum vitae; A teaching statement that outlines pedagogy in a multicultural/multiethnic campus environment with a substantial population of students who are among the first-generation of their family to attend college; Evidence of teaching effectiveness, for example sample assignments, copies of student evaluations, a list of courses previously taught and/or a list of courses that could be taught; Transcripts of graduate coursework (unofficial transcripts are sufficient); Names and contact information for three references. References for finalists will be contacted to submit a confidential reference letter.

SALARY RANGE: $63,000 – $65,000