Application Deadline For full consideration, applications should be received by October 15, 2026. The Departmentof Biology at Washington University in St. Louis invites applications for two full-time Lecturer positions to join our teachingfaculty beginning January 2, 2027. These are nine-month, non-tenure track appointments. The Biology Department is home to adistinguished community of faculty, educators, and scholars and has a longstanding commitment to excellence in undergraduate education. Ourteaching faculty work with academically talented, intellectually curious, and highly engaged students drawn from across WashingtonUniversity's undergraduate programs. Successful candidates will join a collegial group of teaching-track faculty committed toexcellence in undergraduate biology education. Primary teaching responsibilities will be within the Department's core courses, Principles ofBiology 1 and 2. These courses cover foundational biology content including the central dogma, molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry,genetics, and evolution. These courses are team-taught and serve the biology major, biomedical engineering majors, and pre-health programs. Each position requires duties equivalent to a full-time teaching load, which is a combination of teaching, advising, plus departmentand university service. The individuals who fill each position will be expected to contribute to teaching both lecture sections andintroductory biology lab sections each semester. Although the primary role will be teaching in the core course sequence for the first year,members of our teaching team are encouraged to contribute to other Biology Department courses that align departmental needs with theirexpertise and interests. Opportunities also exist to participate in curriculum development, pedagogical innovation, and other initiativessupporting undergraduate education. Initial appointments at the rank of Lecturer are renewed annually, with reappointment contingentupon successful annual evaluation and review. The Department of Biology has a strong record of retaining and promoting teaching-trackfaculty and views these positions as important long-term contributors to the Department's educational mission. Lecturers who demonstratesustained excellence in teaching and service may be considered for promotion to Senior Lecturer and Teaching Professor, following theUniversity's teaching-track promotion guidelines. While these are both teaching-focused appointments and research productivity isnot an expectation of the positions, teaching-track faculty are encouraged to engage in professional development and contribute tocurricular and pedagogical innovation. Professional development, pedagogical innovation, and service are important considerations forpromotion along the University's promotion guidelines.

Qualifications:

Applicants must hold a Ph. D. in biology or aclosely related field by the start date. Previous teaching experience at the college or university level is required.

ApplicationInstructions Applicants should submit:

A curriculum vitae A cover letter describing theirinterest in the position and relevant experience A statement describing the applicant's teaching experience and philosophy,approaches to supporting student learning, and examples of effective or innovative teaching practices. The names and contactinformation of three professional references. All application materials should be submitted through Interfolio ( https://apply.interfolio.com/193322 ). For full consideration, applicationsshould be received by October 15, 2026. Early applications are encouraged.