Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Department of Biological Sciences at Eastern Kentucky University invites applications for a 9-month Visiting Lecturer for Academic Year 2026-2027. Applicants should hold an earned Ph.D. in Biology (anatomy and physiology) or a related field from an accredited institution at the time of appointment. ABD applicants may be considered but must have a Ph.D. (verified by official transcripts) at the time of appointment. Review of applications will begin 30 June 2026. The position begins 1 August 2026. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

The position serves the B.S. Biology, B.S. Biomedical Sciences, and M.S. Biology majors in the College of STEM, as well as allied degrees in the College of Health Sciences. It requires doctoral-level preparation for instruction in the biological sciences as well as pursuit of original research in the field of biomedical science. The successful candidate will teach courses in a workload consistent with the needs and priorities of the college and Institution. Courses may include, but are not limited to, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Introductory Cell and Molecular Biology, and Essentials of Biology, in a 5/5 annual teaching load. The successful candidate will also participate in departmental service, as needed.

The University places a high priority on being leaders in the responsible use of artificial intelligence and in building such capacity in our students. The successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge of artificial intelligence pertinent to the discipline and/or a willingness to pursue professional development to acquire such expertise.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Earned Ph.D. in Biology (anatomy and physiology) or related field from an accredited institution at the time of appointment. ABD applicants may be considered but must have a Ph.D. (verified by official transcripts) at the time of appointment.

Experience: • Knowledge of current practices in professional communication and social media
• Effective interpersonal communication skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Analytic and problems solving skills
• Active and effective listening skills
• Ability to collaborate with peers and students
• Ability to understand and adapt to current trends in professional communication
• Evidence of good character, mature attitude, and professional integrity

Licensure & Certifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching biological concepts at the college or university level.
• Evidence of active engagement in scientific research at the doctoral level.
• Evidence of potential ability in academic assignment and/or professional contributions and activities.

Job Duties:

• % - Maintain a full-time teaching load, teaching courses as assigned at the times and in the locations necessary to meet the needs of EKU students. - (Essential)
• % - Utilize effective teaching methods, innovative teaching techniques, and teaching modalities, and multiple evaluation and assessment procedures as a means to help meet the needs of EKU students. - (Essential)
• % - Demonstrate the ability to teach, develop, and implement courses related to one’s curricular area. - (Essential)
• % - Maintain an active research agenda. - (Essential)
• % - Demonstrate the willingness and ability to work effectively with colleagues to support the mission of EKU, its academic units, and its campus community. - (Essential)
• % - Demonstrate respect for and support EKU’s diverse campus community and student population. - (Essential)