Lecturer Position Available In Washington, Tennessee

Posting Details
Position Information Job Title Lecturer
Department Biological Sciences – 21100
Pay Grade 1
Job Category Faculty
Job Summary The Department of Biological Sciences at East Tennessee State University is seeking a full-time non-tenure track faculty member at the rank of Lecturer to begin on August 15th, 2025. This is a 9-month, 3-year renewable appointment. This lecturer will be responsible for teaching freshman biology courses for Science majors and non-majors at the ETSU Kingsport campus and the ETSU main campus. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing the graduate teaching assistants for teaching introductory biology/biochemistry laboratories. Additional responsibilities include biennially reviewing and editing the laboratory materials, and teaching an upper-level course in the lecturer’s area of expertise as needed. In addition, the lecturer also could teach one or more courses during the summer months for additional compensation. The Department of Biological Sciences is currently comprised of fifteen faculty members engaged in a wide range of research programs and serves approximately 450 majors and over 40 Masters and Ph.D. students. Further information concerning the department is available at www.etsu.edu/biology. Our programming, scholarly activities, and academic offerings reflect our shared commitment to understanding and engaging the world around us. We embrace difference and believe it enriches our academic mission. We seek a faculty member who shares our vision. The value of employment at ETSU goes far beyond salary. Regular benefited ETSU employees enjoy a full range of benefits, services, and programs including paid time off & leave, paid holidays, health and life insurance, retirement, access to University facilities and services, and much more! Check out the ETSU Human Resources Benefits page for additional information.

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//www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/. East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution’s mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution’s focus on community engagement. ETSU is an Equal Opportunity.

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The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Effectively communicate in a classroom setting.
Effectively work in a collaborative environment. Required Qualifications Master’s degree in Life Sciences, such as Molecular or Organismal Biology. Preferred Qualifications A Ph.D. in life sciences (preferably in molecular or organismal biology).
Evidence of excellence in post-secondary biology teaching, in a large classroom environment, is preferred. Salary 32,000
Posting Detail Information Posting Number F00912P
Is this position subject to a criminal background check? No
Is any part of the funding for this posting coming from a grant or outside funding source? No
Open Date 03/25/2025
Close Date Open Until Filled Yes