"Visiting Lecturer - Biology"

Job Details

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Classification Code
UG44

Pay Grade
0

Subject to Drug/Alcohol Testing Guidelines
No

Subject to Credit Check
No

Internal Title
Visiting Lecturer - Biology

Department
Biology

Position Type
TLF - Time Limited - Faculty

Full or Part Time
Full-Time

Basis
N/A - Time Limited

Job Details

The Department of Biology in the Gupta College of Science at Coastal Carolina University invites applications for one visiting lecturer beginning Fall 2026. This is a 9-month position, and may be considered for renewal for an additional term based on institutional needs.

Successful candidates must be able to teach a combination of in-person human anatomy and physiology lectures, labs, and introductory biology lectures, as needed. Candidates should have a graduate degree in the relevant discipline and must have a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in the related discipline. Applicants with university level experience teaching human anatomy and physiology and introductory biology are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities include teaching five (5) classes/labs each semester and participating in departmental activities.

The Gupta College of Science works to provide a premier and experience-driven STEM education to all its students. The college’s approach weaves together a strong liberal arts core, engaged STEM pedagogy, and high-impact practices associated with experiential learning to provide the highest quality STEM education possible. As one of the largest colleges at the University, the Gupta College of Science offers an impressive array of distinctive undergraduate degree programs, focused concentrations, and minors along with master’s and doctoral degree programs. The college is committed to providing our students and faculty with cutting-edge scientific equipment, instrumentation, and marine vessels for both teaching and research purposes.

We seek a highly motivated individual with a commitment to undergraduate education that embraces the teacher-scholar model and provides engaged learning experiences in the classroom.

Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 10,800 students from 49 states and 55 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences.

Interested candidates should complete the online application and submit a letter of application describing interest in the position and relevant experience, curriculum vitae, contact information for at least three professional references electronically at: https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/121136. Candidates who interview must provide official transcripts. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The University provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, or because an employee or applicant for employment is an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, an Armed Forces service medal veteran, a recently separated veteran, or an active-duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or other “protected veteran,” as defined by law.

Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.

Required Qualifications

Must have completed 18 graduate hours in the relevant discipline, hold a master’s degree or meet the established alternative qualifications, and exhibit strong potential for excellence in teaching. Maintain currency in academic discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

Post-doctoral experience is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Current knowledge and mastery of demonstrable skills in area of expertise with ability and willingness to effectively communicate them to students and colleagues is required.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
F00470P

Number of Vacancies
1

Desired Start Date
08/16/2026

Position End Date (if temporary)
08/15/2027

Job Open Date
02/26/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Job Duties

• Teaches students in the classroom and/or laboratory.
• Prepares content, syllabi, and University Moodle/curricular site for each course and/or lab assigned each semester. Communicates to students after reviewing assignments. Calculates and assigns grades (e.g., mid-term and final) through established procedures listed in the Faculty Manual and University Catalog. Tracks and reports absences as directed by the Office of the Registrar.
• Posts and holds regular office hours each week per College and University guidelines. Engages in University-related activities including committee assignments, meetings and scholarly pursuits as prescribed in the Faculty Manual. Serves as an academic advisor for students as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter / Letter of Application
2. Transcripts
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. Reference List