Lecturer (Lab Coordinator) - Biomedical Health Sciences

Job Summary

College of Public Health – Department of Biomedical Health Sciences- Lecturer/ Laboratory Coordinator Level 7- 251610. The Lecturer/Lab Coordinator will be responsible for teaching Introduction to Microbiology. Other essential functions include being responsible for coordinating the laboratories for Introduction to Microbiology, General Microbiology, Bacterial Physiology, Pathogenic Microbiology, and Biochemistry. Duties include lab setup, lab cleanup, preparation of media, microorganisms, and solutions, as well as maintenance and ordering of equipment/chemicals/supplies and other materials as needed. Providing support to the other teaching needs of the department will be required. In addition, training and supervision of undergraduate/graduate students and staff is required. This position also serves as support to faculty performing research in the Department of Biomedical Health Sciences. Other duties may be assigned as deemed necessary. Qualifications: M.S. in Microbiology or Biological Sciences, with PhD preferred. Undergraduate teaching experience preferred. GA teaching experience will be considered. The successful applicant will be proficient with a variety of laboratory research equipment and procedures. High proficiency in aseptic technique as well as proficiency with computers, esp. word processors and spreadsheet programs, is required. Good organization skills and the ability to work well with others and are required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience with a variety of laboratory research equipment and procedures
• High proficiency in aseptic technique
• Proficiency with computers, esp. word processors and spreadsheet programs
• Good organization skills and the ability to work well with others

Required Qualifications

• M.S. in Microbiology or Biological Sciences, with PhD preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate teaching experience
• Experience with a variety of laboratory research equipment and procedures
• High proficiency in aseptic technique
• Proficiency with computers, esp. word processors and spreadsheet programs
• Good organization skills and the ability to work well with others

Compensation & Benefits

• Job Family – Academic Faculty 3
• Salary is commensurate on experience
• For information on benefits please visit .

Application Instructions

• Exempt positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.
• Employment contingent on a satisfactory background check.
• Documents needed to apply: Cover Letter, CV and Transcripts

ETSU is an equal opportunity employer.

University Overview

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution's mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution’s focus on community engagement.

Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position's essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.