The Department of Entomology at the University of Maryland seeks a full-time, Professional-track (non-tenure) faculty Lecturer to contribute to the undergraduate curriculum in the Biological Sciences Program (BSCI). The positions begin on August 23, 2026. The appointee will teach 2 undergraduate courses per semester in Introductory Biology, Organismal Biology, and/or Genetics. Duties include preparing and presenting course materials, supervising and coordinating teaching assistants, and performing other duties as needed to accomplish the instructional mission.  The appointee will also be a member of the department’s academic advising team. This is a 9-month position with opportunities for separately compensated teaching in summer or winter terms. As a faculty member in the Entomology Department, each appointee will be expected to participate in department and campus service.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and names of 3 individuals whom we may contact for letters of reference by February 15, 2026, for best consideration.

Required Qualifications: Earned M.S. in appropriate discipline (the Biological Sciences broadly defined) at time of appointment. University-level teaching experience. Ability to develop course materials for online and traditional classroom instruction.

Preferred Qualifications: Earned Ph.D. in (the Biological Sciences broadly defined) at time of appointment. Experience teaching a full undergraduate course. Excellent communication skills as evidenced by teaching, research, and outreach activities. Training or scholarship in pedagogy.

Required Application Materials: Cover Letter, CV, List of 3 References, and Teaching Philosophy

Best Consideration Date: February 15, 2026

Posting Close Date: N/A

Open Until Filled: Yes

 UMD will not sponsor the successful candidate for work authorization in the United States now or in the future.