Part Time Academic Instructor - Biology 414
About The Position
The Department of Biology invites applications for a part-time Academic Instructor position to teach both lecture and lab section of BIOL 414 (Native Microbiota: Ecosystem Profiling with Environmental DNA) totaling 3 credits. This position will replace an instructor on leave for part of the fall term of the 2026-2027 academic year (November-December - exact dates to be determined). This position is subject to final budgetary approval. Calendar Description: BIOL 414 Native Microbiota: Ecosystem Profiling with Environmental DNA Environmental DNA profiling is a breakthrough technology with applications in diverse fields such as ecology, forensics, and human health. This hands-on course teaches the fundamentals of eDNA profiling, including collecting field samples from location(s)students choose, amplifying DNA barcodes of animals / plants / microbes found in the samples, using bioinformatics to analyze barcode sequences, and developing a research proposal based on students' own results. Prerequisite: BIOL 315 or instructor permission. Three credits and lab.
Requirements
- Advanced degree in Biology
- Previous teaching experience
Nice To Haves
- Strong teaching and communication skills
- Commitment to contributing to the university’s priorities of equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Responsibilities
- Teach both lecture and lab section of BIOL 414 (Native Microbiota: Ecosystem Profiling with Environmental DNA) totaling 3 credits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
