Lecturer, Biology

Overview

The University of Houston - Clear Lake (UHCL) invites applications for 2 positions of Lecturer in Biology, beginning August 2026. UHCL is a comprehensive university with over 8,000 students and a diverse population of traditional and non-traditional students. UHCL is in southeast Houston, the fourth largest city adjacent to NASA Johnson Space Center and within driving distance of the Texas Medical Center and UTMB Medical Center in Galveston.

The region is one of the most diverse in the United States, home to vibrant communities such as the historic East End and Third Ward.

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching courses at the undergraduate and graduate level to meet the demand of the biology program related to the candidate's field of study. The successful candidates' primary responsibility will be teaching (80%) and service (20%). This position has a normal teaching load of 12 credit hours per semester (4 fall and 4 spring course teaching load) with the opportunity to teach courses in the summer semester.

Required:

• Candidates must have a MS in Biology or a closely related field.

Preferred:

• PhD in Biology or a closely related field

Required Attachments by Candidate:
Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Teaching Philosophy or Statement, Evidence of Effective Teaching, Unofficial Graduate Transcripts (official transcripts will be requested of all finalists).

Note:

Please combine all supporting documents into one file for attachment to your application. Three letters of recommendation and official transcripts will be required for the finalists who are invited for on-campus interviews and a background check is required. Position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship. For any questions on this posting, please contact Faculty Affairs.

The University of Houston System and its universities are an Equal Opportunity Institution.