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Lecturer, non-tenure track - Department of Biological Sciences

Position Number: 6309540
Location: Martin, TN
Position Type: Science - Biology

Lecturer, non-tenure track - Department of Biological Sciences

Position: Lecturer, non-tenure track, one-year term with a possible renewal for additional year(s) in the Department of Biological Sciences.

Appointment Begins: August 1, 2025

Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must have completed all requirements for a Master's or Ph.D. (or equivalent) degree in a biological science or a related field with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in a biological science by the time of appointment.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate will teach introductory biology lecture and laboratory courses offered by the Department of Biological Sciences for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026, with an option for renewal for additional year(s) based on enrollment needs and the lecturer's teaching effectiveness. This is a full-time, nine-month teaching position (15 credit hours per semester) that does not require academic advising, departmental or university service, or scholarly activity. Opportunities may exist to teach courses in the summer for extra pay. Preference will be given to applicants with lecture and laboratory teaching experience and a demonstrated commitment to excellence.

Salary: $45,000 - $50,000 plus benefits; Commensurate with
qualifications and experience.

The University: The University of Tennessee at Martin is a primary campus in the University of Tennessee System. The campus is located in Northwest Tennessee approximately 125 miles north of Memphis and 150 miles west of Nashville. The University of Tennessee at Martin has a combined graduate and undergraduate enrollment of approximately 7,000 students. The emphasis is solidly on excellence in teaching. Additional information about the University of Tennessee at Martin and the Department of Biological Sciences can be found at https://www.utm.edu/academics/departments/biological-sciences

Application: Interested persons must submit an online application at http://www.utm.edu/departments/personnel/employment.php or www.utm.edu and click "Employment" at the bottom of the page. Applicants must include the following with their online applications: 1) a letter of application, 2) a current vita, 3) a statement of teaching philosophy, 4) an unofficial transcript for the highest earned degree, and 5) the names and contact information for three current professional references. Questions about the application and/or position should be addressed to Dr. Darrell Ray, Interim Department Chair, at dray5@utm.edu . Incomplete submissions will not be considered.

Closing Date: The Search Committee will begin evaluating complete applications July 7, 2025, and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified.

The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.

To apply, visit: https://www.utm.edu/offices-and-services/human-resources/employment-opportunities.php