Instructor/Lecturer, Biology - Louisiana Tech University : Job Details

Thank you for your interest in employment with Louisiana Tech University. Faculty Position: Biologist. Available as either a Lecturer (Ph.D.) or Instructor (M.S.) position in the School of Biological Sciences, Louisiana Tech University. This is a nine-month, non-tenure-track faculty teaching position (90% teaching/advising and 10% service). Position is available to begin September 1, 2025.The successful applicant will teach nine credit hours per academic quarter, including Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II lecture courses (BISC 225 and BISC 227), and Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II Laboratory courses (BISC 226 and BISC 228), as well as possibly other courses in the candidate's area of expertise; this position also contributes to academic advising of undergraduate students.Lecturer position requires an earned Ph.D. in Biology or closely related field, and has a promotion path (Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Distinguished Lecturer), based on satisfactory performance and documented excellence in teaching. Instructor position requires an earned M.S. in Biology or closely related field. Prior teaching experience is desired for this position.Our School is a dynamic, collegial unit with 30 faculty and approximately 600 undergraduate and 40 graduate students (M.S. and Ph.D.). Louisiana Tech University ( is a comprehensive university located in Ruston, a small college town of 24,000 residents, in north central Louisiana.To apply for this position submit a single pdf file including an application letter, current CV, statement of teaching interests and experience, and names and contact information, including email addresses, of three professional references. Apply online at the Louisiana Tech University Careers Portal. Review of applications begins 12/01/24, and continues until position is filled.Contact information: Dr. Bill Campbell, Director, School of Biological Sciences ([email protected]).Louisiana Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Employer and places a high priority on the creation of an environment supportive of ethnic minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities.Posting Close Date: This position will remain open until filled.Please Note: Applications must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on the Job Closing Date to ensure consideration.Note to Applicant:Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at the Louisiana Tech University may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.