Regular Lecturer, Non-Tenure-Track, Department of Biology
Baylor University·Waco, TX
- Type
- Full-time
Regular Lecturer, Non-Tenure-Track, Department of Biology
Biology
Location: Baylor University, Waco, TX
Open Date: Jul 30, 2026
Description:
The Department of
Biology (www.baylor.edu/biology) in the
College of Arts & Sciences (www.baylor.edu/artsandscience
s) seeks applications for a non-tenure-track, full-time Lecturer faculty position starting in August 2027. We welcome
candidates from all fields of biology, as our curriculum offers diverse teaching opportunities, from foundational courses such as Modern
Concepts in Bioscience and Genetics to advanced topics such as Ecology and Molecular Genomics. This position may include responsibilities
for laboratory curriculum and management; thus, we are interested in instructors with some experience in undergraduate laboratories.
Laboratory responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, oversight of the introductory biology laboratory courses and the Graduate
Teaching Assistants (GTAs) who support them.
Lecturers are expected to use educational strategies that emphasize student-centered
learning and enable transformative learning experiences in lecture and laboratory courses. Experience or interest in innovative curricula
for lab courses that foster a culture of discovery will be viewed as a strength. The department currently supports several course-based
undergraduate research experiences (CUREs) and promotes an undergraduate Learning Assistant program to enhance active learning in our
lectures and labs.
This position is a 10-month appointment during the academic year. The appointment is a renewable, full-time,
benefits-eligible, teaching and laboratory oversight position with a promotion pathway to Senior Lecturer and Teaching Professor (see: Policy on Full-Time Lecturers, Senior Lecturers, and Teaching
Professors at Baylor University).
Candidates who are outside of the United States and do not have other non-immigrant visa
status will not be sponsored for an H-1B petition.
About Baylor University: Baylor University is located in Waco, Texas and is the oldest
college in the state. It has a diverse student population of 21,000 and is recognized as an R1 institution by the Carnegie Classification.
Baylor is also noted on the honor roll of "Great Colleges to Work For" by ModernThink. We offer competitive salaries and benefits, allowing faculty
and staff to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. As a Christian university with historic Baptist roots and as reflected
in the Notice
of Non-Discrimination, Baylor strives to be a place characterized by civility and respect. We believe each student, faculty, staff, and
administrator is made in the image of God. Baylor's new strategic plan, Baylor in Deeds, guides
the University as it continues its miss
ion of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a
caring community.
Qualifications:
- Successful candidates will hold a Ph.D. or equivalent in a biologically related
discipline. - A track record of developing student-centered learning activities is expected.
- Previous teaching experience is
preferred but not required. - Successful candidates will be able to contribute to one or more of the following: course development,
training, and oversight of Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTA), contributing to the department's Learning Assistants (LA) program, mentoring
undergraduate students, and supervising student teaching labs.
To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/190186
Applications will be accepted starting August 10,
2026. Completed applications must be received by 11pm Central time on December 1, 2026.
To apply, please submit the
following materials electronically via Interfolio:
- A cover letter of application,
- A 1-2 page teaching statement,
- A
curriculum vitae - A transcript from the highest-degree granting institution (unofficial copy acceptable for application. If the
Ph.D. is in progress, a copy of the transcript of completed Ph.D. hours should also be submitted), and - The contact information for
three individuals the search committee can contact for letters of recommendation.
complete a required, self-disclosed Religious Affiliation Form.
Candidates invited for an on-campus interview must provide official
transcripts at that time.
Questions concerning the position can be sent to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Jon Lawson at jonathan_lawson@baylor.edu.
Baylor University, a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, is committed to
compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service,
genetic information, and disability. Baylor complies with statutory Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity requirements. Baylor's full
official Notice
of Non-Discrimination may be read online.
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