"Lecturer - Department of Biology - A&P"

Job Summary

The Department of Biology at Eastern Washington University (EWU) invites applications for Lecturer- Biology supporting laboratory sections of Human Anatomy and Physiology (A&P) to begin September 16, 2026. There are two (2) openings.

This year-long sequence comprises three courses, BIOL 232, 233, & 234 (total of 15 credits, 5 credits per quarter), which is required for most health science majors. In collaboration with the Senior Lecturer in Biology, Lecturers will organize and oversee laboratory sections and supervise teaching assistants.

The typical workload for this position is 45 credits per academic year.

The Department of Biology includes a variety of faculty and over 350 undergraduate majors and Masters-level graduate students focusing on evolutionary, ecological, molecular, physiological, microbial, and health sciences. Faculty members collaborate with the local medical community, resource management agencies, industry, and private businesses to provide educational and research opportunities for our students. Students participating in this Human Anatomy and Physiology sequence are preparing for various degrees offered by EWU’s College of Health Science and Public Health.

EWU is committed to supporting and promoting a workforce that is welcoming to all and encourages applicants of all backgrounds to apply for this position.

The salary for this position is $56,667. In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers fringe benefits such as tuition waiver for employees, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/.

Applications are open and accepted until recruitment is closed. Screening of applications will begin on April 10, 2026. A three-day notice will be provided prior to closure of recruitment. All materials will be held in strictest confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in biology or closely related field relevant to Human A&P
• Coursework in Human A&P
• Experience in dissection of human cadavers
• Demonstrated ability to apply a responsive and flexible approach that is supportive of the needs including universal access of our students, faculty, staff and the public.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in biology or closely related field relevant to Human A&P
• Demonstrated effective teaching experience in biology classes related to Human A&P
• Commitment to quality teaching and student development
• Supervision of other employees within a teaching environment or other environment
• Evidence of ability to engage in productive, respectful, collegial relationships with students, faculty and staff

Other Skills and Abilities

• Effective communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team
• Time management
• Attention to detail

Job Duties

• Coordinate multiple laboratory sections
• Supervise teaching assistants
• Collaborate with the Senior Lecturer on course content, delivery, and assessment
• Engage in effective teaching and assessment of student learning
• Meet all scheduled classes
• Plan, organize and inform students of course content, texts, readings, assignments, attendance regulations and methods of evaluation including grading scales
• Schedule and attend office hours
• Turn in grades according to established deadlines

Percent of Time: 100

Conditions of Employment

This position... (background check, immunization, etc.) Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa currently. Sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Submit your application materials through our online applications portal provided below. If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, please contact Human Resources Services at (509) 359-2381.

To apply, visit https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu/postings/14558