Lecturer Biology

Position Title: Lecturer (Biology)

Department: Biology

Campus Location:Washburn University

Application Deadline:Application review will begin as applications are received and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants can be assured of full consideration if submitted by:May 2 2025.

Position Summary: Washburn Universitys Department of Biology invites applications for a 9month lecturer position in Biology. The appointment beginning in Fall 2025 is subject to budgetary approval.

Each selected candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to pursuing teaching excellence at Washburn University including a dedication to developing inclusive teaching practices that engage all learners.

Washburn University is a teachingfocused studentcentered public institution located in the metropolitan setting of Topeka that has earned national recognition for its highimpact programs for firstgeneration students. Washburn has a student body of over 5500 undergraduate graduate and law students a significant and growing number of whom are firstgeneration and PellGrant eligible. The University has created educational pathways for all students to be successful and achieve their educational goals.

Washburn is dedicated to recruiting and retaining a dynamic faculty staff and student body and cultivating a robust learning and working environment and curriculum. We employ more than one thousand faculty and staff on our campuses throughout Topeka and strive to offer competitive wages an excellent benefits program and a supportive culture and a healthy work/life balance. Washburn seeks to create an environment that reflects our core values for creating positive IMPACT: inclusion modernization partnership achievement community and transformation. In 2024 Washburn was recognized as one of the best colleges in the nation to work for according to Great Colleges to Work For program.

Essential Functions:
Fulfill teaching expectations associated with a nontenure track/lecturer appointment. Teach 12hours per semester (either inperson or online according to departmental needs) or equivalent full workload as outlined in the faculty handbook.
Teach and develop undergraduate classes as assigned and as dependent upon department needs which will include introductory human biology lecture and lab and may include introductory microbiology lecture and lab courses in addition to other courses consistent with the candidates training and interests.
Fulfill service expectations associated with appointment as a lecturer by engaging in service activities in the department university and profession.
Perform additional jobrelated duties as assigned or as appropriate.

Required Qualifications:
Masters degree in Biology.
Demonstrated dedication to developing inclusive teaching practices that engage all learners.
Official educational transcripts due at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience teaching introductory human biology lecture and lab courses.
Experience or training to teach introductory microbiology courses.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please upload the following items as .pdf files to the additional documents fields via the electronic application: a letter of interest.
If you have questions about the position please contact Andrew Herbig Chair Biology Lecturer Search Committee .

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