Lecturer-Biology (Lecturer Track)

The Department of Biology at Saint Xavier University is pleased to invite applications for a sixth month potentially renewable lecturer position to develop and teach anatomy and physiology curricula primarily for our biology and nursing majors in addition to other students that we serve. We are especially interested in individuals with demonstrable teaching experience in innovative, evidence-based teaching practices. We seek someone who will create an inclusive learning environment, communicate the significance of biology, and engage with communities beyond academia. Teaching responsibilities may include but are not limited to Human Anatomy and Physiology (BIOL 202/203) and Human and Comparative Anatomy and Physiology (BIOL 220/320). Additional courses would include related specializations that also include endocrinology, neuroscience and embryology.

The Lecturer shares the SXU mission - "Saint Xavier University, a Catholic institution inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, educates men and women to search for truth, to think critically, to communicate effectively and to serve wisely and compassionately in support of human dignity and the common good." The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to the teaching mission Saint Xavier University and a background or professional promise in teaching laboratory and lecture components of introductory biology courses for biology majors and nonbiology majors, botany, and human physiology labs.

* Collaboration with related lecture course and lab instructors and the coordinator for Biology is expected.

* Candidates are also expected to hold office hours outside of class sessions.

* The main teaching responsibility is likely to involve courses in both the Human and Human/Comparative anatomy and physiology sequences, BIOL202/BIOL203, and/or BIOL220/BIOL320, in addition to the teaching and/or coordination of related lab sections; Additional courses in related specializations can be taught as the schedule permits.

* The teaching load is 12 contact hours per semester. The average class size is 40 students, with labs of 20.

* Support for the Mission of Saint Xavier University and the Mercy Tradition's value of service to others (https://www.sxu.edu/about/mission.asp)

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Biology or an equivalent required.

• Doctoral degree in Biology preferred.
• Bilingual candidates preferred

We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner.

The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University.
Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant.