Position Details
Title: Lecturer in Human Biology
Appointment Status: Non-Tenure Track
Department: IU Bloomington Human Biology Program
Location: Bloomington
Position Summary
The Human Biology Program in the College of Arts and Sciences https://humanbio.indiana.edu at Indiana University invites applications for a permanent full-time 10-month non-tenure-track position at the level of Lecturer. We seek applicants with expertise in microbiomes, evolutionary medicine and comparative approaches, human-wildlife interactions and One Health, and/or environmental health and health disparities and a record of excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level. Although non-tenure track, the position has a promotion track from Lecturer to Senior Lecturer to Teaching Professor. Teaching responsibilities will be in the Human Biology Program with three courses taught per semester. Some of these courses will assist with growing experiential learning opportunities, including internships, undergraduate research, and establishing a new lab classroom, while others will cover our B200, B300, and/or B400 core courses. Applicants should apply online at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/34517.
The IU Human Biology Program is a rapidly growing academic unit with almost 1000 students that offers BS, BA, and minor degrees. It is one of the largest and fastest growing majors on campus. Much of this success is due to IU Human Biology’s innovative educational practices, including interdisciplinary team teaching and active student research, that promote a holistic approach to scientific issues as they relate to the biology of humans. Current faculty within the program share appointments with numerous academic departments across the College of Arts and Sciences, including Anthropology, Biology, Geography, History and Philosophy of Science and Medicine, and Psychological and Brain Sciences. We encourage applicants from these disciplines and adjacent fields to apply.
Please submit (1) a cover letter describing your educational background, research and teaching experience and current interests, and reasons for interest in the position; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) a statement of teaching philosophy including evidence of teaching ability, and (4) the names and contact information for three letters of recommendation.
Questions about the position should be addressed to the Human Biology Program (HUBIadm@iu.edu) and the IU Human Biology Program Director, Dr. Michael Wasserman (mdwasser@iu.edu). Review of applications will begin Oct. 19. The search will remain open until the position is filled.
Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.
Basic Qualifications
A Ph.D. in Biological Anthropology, Biology, or a related Natural Science field is required. Area of expertise should have clear relevance to human biology and this should be communicated clearly in the cover letter. Candidates should have strong communication and organizational skills and documented evidence of classroom and/or laboratory teaching excellence. Salary is commensurate with experience and full benefits are included. The expected start date is August 1, 2027. Although a permanent position, the initial appointment is for three years.
Department Contact for Questions
Questions about the position should be addressed to the Human Biology Program (HUBIadm@iu.edu) and the IU Human Biology Program Director, Dr. Michael Wasserman (mdwasser@iu.edu).
For Best Consideration Date
10/19/2026
Expected Start Date
08/01/2027
Posting Number
IU-101711-2026
