Indiana University Foundation

Lecturer in Biology

Indiana University Foundation  •  South Bend, IN (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Position Details

Title
Lecturer in Biology
Appointment Status
Non-Tenure Track
Department
IU South Bend Biological Sciences
Location
South Bend
Position Summary
The Department of Biological Sciences at Indiana University South Bend invites applications for a full-time lecturer position starting either January 1 or August 1, 2027. The teaching load is the equivalent of 12 credit hours of undergraduate coursework each semester (fall and spring) and may include evening, weekend, off-site, or online courses. Summer teaching is voluntary and compensated separately. The successful candidate will be expected to teach in the introductory biology sequence (including labs), high demand courses such as introductory physiology, and will have the opportunity to teach upper-level undergraduate classes in the candidate’s area of expertise. Lecturers are expected to participate in service activities to the department, school, campus, or community, such as regularly attending and participating in faculty meetings and serving on relevant committees. The selected candidate must be prepared to teach face-to-face and online courses, as needed by the department. Some courses taught may be offered in the evenings, off-site, and/or online. Summer teaching is voluntary and compensated separately. This position does not carry any expectations for a research program or publications. Applications received by September 18, 2026, will be assured full consideration. The search will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Basic Qualifications
Required Basic Qualifications:
  • Minimum of MS degree in Biology or related biological field.
  • Evidence of teaching experience and interest (including biology labs) at the university level.
  • Demonstrated success working with faculty and student populations.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Basic Qualifications:
  • PhD degree strongly preferred ( ABD candidates may apply, but will not be given preference).
  • Strong background in a field of biology that complements existing faculty expertise, especially experience in and ability to teach in at least two of these areas: genetics, physiology, plant sciences, or evolution.
  • Experience with a variety of teaching methods and curricular perspectives.

Department Contact for Questions
Andrew Schnabel
aschnabe@iu.edu

Additional Qualifications
Salary and Rank
Special Instructions
Interested candidates must submit the following items for consideration:
  • A letter of application that addresses the candidate’s qualifications.
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • A Teaching Statement (or Philosophy)
  • Contact information (name, position, relationship, phone, and email) for at least three references who may be contacted in the interview process.
  • Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts.

For Best Consideration Date
09/18/2026
Expected Start Date
Posting Number
IU-101594-2026
Indiana University Foundation

About Indiana University Foundation

In 1936, a small group of alumni, friends, and members of the Indiana University community founded the IU Foundation to fulfill a dream of educational opportunity for all.

A not-for-profit corporation, IUF is dedicated to maximizing private sector support for IU. State appropriations provide less than a third of IU’s operating budget, so private gifts are vital to keeping an IU education both exceptional and affordable.

Industry
Nonprofit & NGOs
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Bloomington, IN
Year Founded
1936
Website
iu.edu
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