Job Description
Posting Details
Position Details
| Title | Lecturer in Biology |
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| Appointment Status | Non-Tenure Track |
| Department | IU Columbus Science |
| Location | Columbus |
| Position Summary |
Indiana University Columbus is committed to fostering a welcoming campus community where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives that informs academic excellence. We desire candidates whose work contributes to the three pillars established by Indiana University’s Student Success and Opportunity, Transformative Research and Creativity, and Service to our State and Beyond.IU Columbus enrolls approximately 1000 students as a branch of IU Indianapolis, and undergraduate and graduate students have access to degrees from Indiana University conferred in Columbus. Students engage in classes of the same rigor and academic experiences as any student at IU, but on a smaller, more close-knit campus.
IU Columbus strives to be the destination for those who seek a high-quality education and a welcoming, distinctive small university experience that prepares our students to collaborate and contribute in meaningful and significant ways both locally and globally. Our mission is to advance the state of Indiana and the intellectual growth of its citizens to the highest levels nationally and internationally through research and creative activity, teaching and learning, and community engagement by offering a distinctive blend of bachelor’s, master’s, and professional degrees. A non-tenure track appointment is available on August 1, 2025, at the rank of Lecturer in the Division of Science at IU Columbus. The position is a ten-month teaching assignment with responsibilities for teaching four sections each semester (equal to 24 contact hours per year) and for engaging in service activities at the campus level.
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| Basic Qualifications |
REQUIREMENTS: The division seeks highly qualified candidates who have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching in one of the following fields of expertise: microbiology, cell biology, and/or biochemistry. The successful candidate also may be expected to teach courses in general biology for majors and non-majors. Candidates should have a Master’s Degree, Ph.D. or equivalent in one or more of the fields listed above or a related field. The successful candidate should have experience teaching undergraduate biology courses. In addition, the candidate needs to have the ability and interest to work with a diverse student population. Candidates should have the desire to improve conditions in and access to higher education for underrepresented students. Strong oral and written communication skills are a must. Successful teaching at the university level is very important.
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| Department Contact for Questions |
Questions regarding this position can be directed to Vicki Kruse at vikruse@iu.edu.Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled and departmental needs are met.
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| Additional Qualifications |
PREFERENCES: Two semesters of experience in teaching traditional and non-traditional undergraduate students and demonstrated capacity to collaborate with faculty across disciplines. Preference will be given to candidates with a record of teaching one or more of the following: cell biology, microbiology, or biochemistry. Preference will also be given to applicants who have a record of teaching and serving under-represented populations and first-generation college students and a demonstrated commitment to student and community engagement.
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| Salary and Rank | 50,000 – 53,000 |
| Special Instructions | |
| For Best Consideration Date | 03/02/2025 |
| Expected Start Date | 08/01/2025 |
| Posting/OAA # | IU-101173-2025 |
Supplemental Questions
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Letter of Application
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- List Of References
Optional Documents
