Assistant Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor of Biology

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Position Summary:

The Department of Biology at Ball State University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure line faculty position of Assistant Teaching Professor of Biology to teach undergraduate courses inHuman Anatomy and Human Physiologybeginning Fall 2026. We seek an energetic, collegial, and student-centered educator who is committed to high-quality teaching and mentoring of pre-professional health majors and biology students.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate lecture and laboratory courses inHuman Anatomy, Human Physiology, and Introductory Biology courses.

• Contribute to curriculum development, assessment, and continuous improvement of A&P courses.

• Provide academic and professional mentoring to undergraduate students.

• Collaborate with departmental faculty and staff to maintain laboratory instruction that supports student success.

• Participate in departmental, college, and university service as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in biological sciences or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution by date of appointment.

• Demonstrated ability or evidence of strong potential to teach undergraduate courses in Human Anatomy and Human Physiology.

• Effective written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. degree in biological sciences or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution.

• College-level teaching experience.

• Experience using evidence-based pedagogical practices.

• Familiarity with educational technology platforms (e.g., Canvas, McGraw-Hill Connect, virtual labs).

• Engaged in scholarly activity, as demonstrated by publications.

How to apply:

For inquiries, please contact: Dr. Bikram Sharma at bsharma@bsu.edu

Please follow upload instructions to attach all of the required supporting documents listed below: NOTE: Do not use the Autofill feature for resume:

* Cover letter

* Curriculum Vitae

* Teaching Philosophy

* Teaching Evaluations if available

Applications must be received by February 21, 2026, at 12:01 AM.

What we offer:

At Ball State University, we understand the importance of balancing professional responsibilities with personal well-being. That's why we offer 12 paid sick days and 10 holidays a year. Plus, our paid parental leave (6 weeks) is there for life's most significant moments. We offer affordable health and dental insurance, robust long-term disability and life insurance plans, as well a range of retirement benefits to provide financial security to you and your family. These benefits ensure that you can focus on your work and personal growth without worrying about the unexpected.

When you work for us, you are family. And to show our support of your family, we will cover 90 percent of your child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State. This offer is good from the very first day you start. It's just one way we do our part to uplift you.

Let's fly together toward a secure and prosperous tomorrow.

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