Texas Lutheran University has an opening for a Biology Lecturer and Lab Coordinator.  This is a 9-month, full-time, non-tenure track position starting August, 1, 2026, and is eligible for renewal.

This position is comprised of a 6-credit teaching component and a 6-credit lab coordinator component.   Teaching assignments may involve lectures or labs. Specific duties are determined by the Department of Biology.  Courses to be taught include but are not limited to Microbiology, Anatomy and Physiology I and II, Pathophysiology, and Genetics.  The teaching portion of this position includes all aspects of teaching lectures and labs, including implementing lab activities, assessing student performance, and reporting grades for coursework.

The Lab Coordinator portion of the position includes responsibilities for the daily operations of Microbiology labs, and Anatomy and Physiology I and II labs.  Time will also be dedicated to coordination of labs for Biological Systems I and II and Basic Biology.  Duties include daily set up and cleanup of labs, maintaining and organizing lab inventories, ordering equipment and supplies for the labs, maintaining equipment, and maintaining some written safety requirements for the labs.  The Lab Coordinator facilitates lab instruction and has supervisory responsibility over students working in the Biology labs.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Biology or Master’s in a related field with 18 credit hours of Biology
• Degree, coursework, or research lab experience in biology, microbiology, physiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, or integrated science.
• Minimum of 1 year research lab experience
• Teaching experience
• Ability to work collegially with other faculty in the department
• Understanding and support of the mission of Texas Lutheran University
• General familiarity and comfort using computers. Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.
• Ability to learn new software such as course management software like Brightspace/Desire2Learn and Microsoft Teams.

Other skills, abilities, and qualifications:

• Enthusiasm for teaching
• Attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize
• Ability to work under time pressure
• Ability to multitask and work with frequent interruptions
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication skills
• Professional etiquette and diplomacy
• Discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information

Preferred:

• Experience with microbiological or physiological research techniques.

Please submit a cover letter addressing the above criteria, a current curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy that also addresses serving a diverse student population, and information for three professional references (names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers).  Single-file, electronic submissions (pdf) are preferred.

Please send your submissions to:

biologysearch@tlu.edu

Danielle Grove, Ph.D.

Chair, Department of Biology

Texas Lutheran University

1000 W. Court St., Sequin, TX 78155

Phone: 830-372-6598

Review of applications will begin June 8, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.

Texas Lutheran University is rigorously committed to inclusion. A Hispanic-Serving Institution with a student body almost 50% Latinx/Hispanic, TLU celebrates a community diverse in many ways. One of the 26 colleges and universities affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, TLU celebrates its strong religious diversity and its deep commitment to academic freedom. For more information, consult https://www.tlu.edu/about-tlu/equity. 

TLU is situated at the edge of the Texas Hill Country in the San Antonio-Austin corridor, one of the fastest growing regions in the United States. Primarily undergraduate, TLU also offers a number of graduate programs as well as offsite programs in nursing in Houston and New Braunfels.

Salary and benefits are competitive. TLU is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

• Master’s degree in Biology or Master’s in a related field with 18 credit hours of Biology
• Degree, coursework, or research lab experience in biology, microbiology, physiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, or integrated science.
• Minimum of 1 year research lab experience
• Teaching experience
• Ability to work collegially with other faculty in the department
• Understanding and support of the mission of Texas Lutheran University
• General familiarity and comfort using computers. Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.
• Ability to learn new software such as course management software like Brightspace/Desire2Learn and Microsoft Teams.

About Texas Lutheran University

Texas Lutheran University (TLU) is an official U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” selection among regional colleges in the West, ranking fourth on the list for “Best Value,” third for “Best Colleges for Veterans,” and eighth overall. This is the eleventh consecutive year TLU has been featured in the U.S. News and World Report rankings. Other notable recognitions include TLU’s acknowledgment as a “Best Southwest” school by The Princeton Review. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and is also subject to the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA).

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