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Summary
Natural Sciences Biology department invites applications for a LEO Lecturer I, non-tenure-track appointment which begins August 26, 2026 through December 31, 2026 for the FALL 2026 term. Contractual full-time rate per term is $25,500; term salary is dependent on number of courses taught and course effort percentage, up to 16.67% appointment for the FALL 2026 term. The successful candidate will be comfortable teaching in person for the following course:
Biology 140L, Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology Laboratory, up to 16.67%
Based on performance and enrollment, Lecturer may be appointed for the WINTER 2026 term.
Duties of this position include teaching undergraduate lecture and/or laboratory courses, developing and providing to students a syllabus and materials using the online course management system, evaluating and grading students, holding regularly scheduled office hours, and handling routine matters related to instruction and proctoring midterm and final exams.
- Candidates must possess an earned M.Sc. in Biology with relevant specialization, relevant teaching experience and evidence of teaching excellence.
- Candidates will be evaluated based on submitted CV, teaching evaluations, and relevant recommendations.
- Candidates who have earned a PhD in Biology with relevant specialization, relevant teaching experience and evidence of teaching excellence.
