Lecturer in Biology

Position Summary
The Department of Biology in the College of Arts and Sciences at North Central College invites applications from broadly trained anatomy and physiology lecturer for a non tenure-track position to begin Fall 2026. The duties in this role may include: Primarily teaching in the 2-semester anatomy and physiology course sequence This will include both lecture and laboratory sections; some laboratory sections will be in the evening. Occasional instruction in the non-majors human biology course may be available. Provide instruction for 24-credit hours per academic year Utilize active engaging pedagogies in the classroom Hold office hours and be present on campus for considerable time each week Mentor students in one-on-one and group interactions Assess student work and provide constructive and timely feedback on how to improve students content knowledge critical thinking skills research abilities and oral and written communication skills etc. Engage with Biology faculty and the Center for Faculty Excellence to further develop teaching and mentoring skills; complete campus-wide training required by the Offices of Academic Affairs and Human Resources Perform other departmental duties and attend activities as necessary including attending department meetings representing the department at Admissions events and participating in committees task forces and others as required. Basic Qualifications: MS degree or equivalent (e.g. PhD candidate) in a related area and teaching experience. A PhD in related field is desirable. Applicants should have demonstrated potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching. Only candidates already authorized to work in the U.S. will be considered. North Central College is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. Salary Range: The budgeted salary range for this position is $52000 to $55000. About NCC : Founded in 1861 North Central College is a selective comprehensive liberal arts institution of about 3000 students located 28 miles west of Chicago in Naperville. The College is in a period of growth with the addition of a $60 million Science Center (2017) and a new Health Sciences and Engineering building (2020). The college is within walking distance of the Naperville Metra station and is next to downtown Naperville. The Naperville area is home to many excellent school districts and Naperville IL has been ranked as one of the best places to live by Money magazine. North Central College values diversity equity and inclusion and strongly encourages candidates who would enrich the diversity of the campus community to apply. Experience working with diverse student populations and communities is highly desirable. Application Window: Open date: April 27 2026 Initial review date: May 4 2026 Apply by initial review date to ensure full consideration by the committee but applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled. For more information please visit: Interested candidates should submit an application with all required documentation online at: For further information contact Jennifer Sallee department committee chair at