South Midwest HERC

Description:

The Department of Biology and Biochemistry at the University of Houston invites applications for a non-tenure track Lecturer in Microbiology position, to begin Fall 2026. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching one section of microbiology for majors and one section of microbiology for non-majors geared toward pre-nursing students. The lecturer will also teach 3 sections of microbiology labs. This is a 9-month non-tenure track appointment. It is not a promotion eligible pathway. Renewal is contingent upon performance and enrollment needs of the department. Courses will be taught at the UH-Katy campus. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline awarded by July 1, 2026.

Successful candidates will demonstrate broad training, skills in contemporary pedagogy, a strong interest in teaching and a willingness to work collaboratively with their counterparts at the UH-Main campus. Experience with classroom teaching and course development are advantageous. Experience with lab course management and instruction are highly desired.

Applicants should submit a brief cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three professional references, and a one-page statement of teaching interests and philosophy. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The University of Houston is a Carnegie-designated Tier One research institution. The Department of Biology and Biochemistry is a vibrant unit of 44 tenured/tenure-track and 10 instructional faculty serving roughly 2,100 majors and an equal number of non-majors. As the fourth largest city in the U.S., Houston is a vibrant place to live and work. It has multitude of industries, commercial centers, the largest medical center in the world, a robust arts community, professional sports, and is considered the world capital for petroleum exploration and energy.

Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of the final candidates.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individuals conducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e., communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or water treatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure the security and integrity of the research is maintained.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.