Biology Lecturer

Biology Lecturer

Shenandoah University’s Department of Arts and Sciences is accepting applications for a Biology Lecturer. This is a full-time benefited position located on our main campus in Winchester, Virginia.

This full-time, 9-month position will primarily involve teaching lower-division biology labs, including General Biology I and II. Depending on qualifications, the applicant may be asked to teach other courses (lecture or lab) as departmental needs evolve. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in general biology and anatomy and physiology instruction. Typical teaching load includes 5 – 6 lab sections per semester. An on campus, in-person presence is expected.

Shenandoah University, a private, comprehensive university located 70 miles northwest of Washington, D.C., is committed to increasing the diversity of the university community and the curriculum. Faculty members are expected to be active scholars in their fields and to participate in service to the university and the broader community. The Department of Biology has a student- centered focus that includes advising and mentoring, and fosters the academic success of an increasingly diverse student population.

The minimum requirement is a masters degree in the biological sciences completed by the appointment date (August 2025). Experience teaching General Biology laboratories is strongly preferred.

How to Apply: 

The complete application will include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until a qualified candidate is selected.

Shenandoah University is committed to enriching its educational experience and culture through its faculty, administration, and staff diversity. All candidates are strongly encouraged to include a statement in their cover letters addressing how they can contribute to that commitment.

**Note: A pre-employment background check will be required, and a satisfactory driving record may be required as a condition of hire. 

Shenandoah University values individuals and communities' unique and diverse perspectives locally and globally. It seeks to foster mutual understanding in an inviting community where individuals are welcome and respected. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, or on any other basis protected under applicable law.