Lecturer in Education

Lecturer in Education June 10, 2026

The Education Department seeks a part-time, in-person instructor committed to culturally responsive pedagogies to teach BIOL 112: Learning about our Living and Physical World (cross-listed as EDUC 112).

Learning about our Living and Physical World examines selected topics in life science, earth science, and physical science, such as the human body and its functions; ecosystems; weather; the physical and chemical properties of matter; energy and motion of objects; and components of the solar system. Designed primarily to provide elementary education majors with the necessary background for teaching in K-8 schools, the course is appropriate for other students interested in strengthening their knowledge and confidence in investigating fundamental concepts and ideas in science. Students participate in lectures, discussions, presentations and projects, and laboratory activities. Does not satisfy requirements for the Biology major.

The salary offered for this position is $6,120 per course and our benefits for part time employees can be found at Benefits Overview for Part Time Employees

A highly selective liberal arts college located on Chicago’s North Shore, Lake Forest College enrolls approximately 1,800 students from more than 40 states and from more than 100 countries. Lake Forest is one of the most diverse small colleges in the Midwest with approximately 50% of our student body comprised of domestic students of color and international students. The majority of our STEM pool is female and also includes a significant number of first-generation and historically underrepresented students.

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Qualifications: A minimum of an earned master’s degree in biology or science/education related field.

Interested applicants should send by email (1) a letter of interest, and (2) a curriculum vitae/resume to:

Dr. Jacquelynn Popp
Associate Professor and Chair of Education
Lake Forest College

Email: popp@lakeforest.edu

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.