Job Description

Instructor, Biology


The Department of Biological Sciences at LSU New Orleans is seeking to hire a non-tenured, full-time Instructor beginning in the Spring 2027 semester, with a start date of January 6, 2027.

About Us

- Located on the southern shore of Lake Pontchartrain, only 15 minutes from the French Quarter, LSU New Orleans occupies a 195-acre campus in one of the finest residential areas of the city.
- Ranked Top 50 in the Nation for Social Mobility by U.S. News & World Report.
- The Brookings Institution ranked LSU New Orleans third in the nation for providing equal access to higher education for students from all income levels.
- For years, LSU New Orleans has appeared on U.S. News & World Report's least debt list (schools whose graduates have the least amount of debt) among national universities.
- LSU New Orleans was previously known as the University of New Orleans, but on July 1, 2026, we proudly became part of the larger Louisiana State University system as LSU New Orleans.

Job Summary

Teach 12 hours per semester in various formats, which may include face-to-face, hybrid, and online (synchronous or asynchronous). Instruction will primarily be at introductory level and may include sections for majors and non-majors. Other responsibilities may include laboratory instruction and coordination and/or dual enrollment administration.

Required Qualifications

- Doctoral Degree in Biology or related area.
- Candidates should have excellent instruction, communication, and management skills.
- Demonstrated success in teaching large-enrollment classes.
- Proficiency with educational technology, assessment tools, and learning management systems.

Salary

Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Application review will begin on October 1, 2026 and the review will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, all required materials should be submitted in the University's application portal by September 30, 2026.

Excellent Employee Benefits Package

We offer affordable health, dental, and vision insurances; retirement plans; and much more.

LSU New Orleans is an equal opportunity employer.

LSU New Orleans participates in Louisiana's State As a Model Employer plan and invites qualified individuals with disabilities to apply.

To apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/9790552


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