Lecturer - Biology

Hamline University • Saint Paul, MN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Natural Sciences at Hamline University invites applications for a Lecturer of Biology. The appointment is set to begin fall 2026 with the possibility of renewal for additional one-year appointments starting fall 2027. The Biology major curriculum provides students with a broad foundation in biology through a two-course core: BIOL 1510, which is taught in the fall semester and focuses on biology up to the cellular level, and BIOL 1520, which is taught in the spring semester and introduces students to ecology and evolutionary biology. Teaching responsibilities for this position will include teaching at least one section of these two introductory courses (BIOL 1510 and BIOL 1520: Integrated Concepts of Biology I and II) and their associated labs with potential for other courses in the candidate’s area of expertise in the future. These courses are foundational experiences for biology and other natural science students. They are designed to build basic skill competencies and familiarize students with the scientific method. As such, the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate broad expertise in biology and in facilitating active learning in both classroom and lab settings. Biology faculty are strongly collaborative and committed to providing high impact experiences for our students. Hamline biology courses incorporate team-based active learning, course-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs), and faculty-mentored summer research. Our emphasis on student-centered, evidence-based teaching has earned the Hamline University Biology Program gold-level recognition by the Partnership for Undergraduate Life Sciences Education (PULSE). We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive educational environment, in full accord with the value that Hamline University places on its commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion. The biology program fosters an environment in which all members are supported and feel empowered to obtain their teaching and scholarship goals.

Requirements

• Master’s level degree in the Biological Sciences.
• College teaching experience, especially at an introductory level.
• Commitment to teaching excellence and to learning and employing innovative, high impact pedagogical practices that create equitable courses and promote student learning.
• Ability to demonstrate broad expertise in biology.
• Ability to facilitate active learning in both classroom and lab settings.
• Record of supporting students from underserved populations.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. at time of appointment (August 2026) in biological sciences, learning sciences, science education, or biology education research.
• Experience teaching AI literacy and incorporating AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Teaching at least one section of BIOL 1510 and BIOL 1520: Integrated Concepts of Biology I and II and their associated labs.
• Potential for teaching other courses in the candidate’s area of expertise in the future.
• Facilitating active learning in both classroom and lab settings.
• Incorporating team-based active learning, course-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs), and faculty-mentored summer research into Hamline biology courses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level