Lecturer - Biology

undergraduate education. Our teaching faculty work with academically talented, intellectually curious, and highly engaged students drawn from across Washington Universityâ™s undergraduate programs. Initial appointments at the rank of Lecturer are renewed annually, with reappointment contingent upon successful annual evaluation and review. The Department of Biology has a strong record of retaining and promoting teaching-track faculty and views these positions as important long-term contributors to the Departmentâ™s educational mission. Lecturers who demonstrate sustained excellence in teaching and service may be considered for promotion to Senior Lecturer and Teaching Professor, following the Universityâ™s teaching-track promotion guidelines. Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Applicant Special Instructions: Applicants should submit: A curriculum vitae. A cover letter describing their interest in the position and relevant experience. A statement describing the applicant's teaching experience and philosophy, approaches to supporting student learning, and examples of effective or innovative teaching practices. The names and contact information of three professional references. All application materials should be submitted through Interfolio ( https://apply.interfolio.com/193322 ).  For full consideration, applications should be received by October 15, 2026. Early applications are encouraged. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time. Required Qualifications Education: A diploma, certification or degree is not required. Certifications /Professional Licenses : No specific certification/professional license is required for this position. Work Experience: No specific work experience is required for this position. Skills: Not Applicable Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position. More About This Job Successful candidates will join a collegial group of teaching-track faculty committed to excellence in undergraduate biology education. Primary teaching responsibilities will be within the Departmentâ™s core courses, Principles of Biology 1 and 2. These courses cover foundational biology content including the central dogma, molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, genetics, and evolution. These courses are team-taught and serve the biology major, biomedical engineering majors, and pre-health programs. Each position requires duties equivalent to a full-time teaching load, which is a combination of teaching, advising, plus department and university service. The individuals who fill each position will be expected to contribute to teaching both lecture sections and introductory biology lab sections each semester. Although the primary role will be teaching in the core course sequence for the first year, members of our teaching team are encouraged to contribute to other Biology Department courses that align departmental needs with their expertise and interests. Opportunities also exist to participate in curriculum development, pedagogical innovation, and other initiatives supporting undergraduate education. While these are both teaching-focused appointments and research productivity is not an expectation of the positions, teaching-track faculty are encouraged to engage in professional development and contribute to curricular and pedagogical innovation. Professional development, pedagogical innovation, and service are important considerations for promotion along the Universityâ™s promotion guidelines. Required Qualifications: Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in biology or a closely related field by the start date. Previous teaching experience at the college or university level is required. Preferred Qualifications Education: Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy - Biology Certifications /Professional Licenses : No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. Work Experience: No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. Skills: Not Applicable Questions For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ . Accommodation If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email  CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu  or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request. All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. Pre-Employment Screening All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening. Benefits Statement Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits. EEO Statement Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the Universityâ™s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.