Biology Laboratory Coordinator & Lecturer/Instructional Staff (General Biology)

University of Tampa • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

The Department of Biology at the University of Tampa invites applications for a full-time 12-month instructional staff position beginning July 6, 2026. This instructional staff member would assist in the (1) management, preparation, and maintenance of a selection of general biology department lab courses, (2) hiring, supervision and training of undergraduate, peer mentors for general biology laboratories, ordering supplies for general biology and select upper division laboratory courses, and departmental vehicle and rental vehicle reservations and scheduling. This position will have primary responsibilities of: 1) assisting with ordering, acquiring, reconciling, tracking, and distributing instructional supplies needed for General Biology II and select upper-level biology department labs (solutions, organisms, supplies, etc.) 2) maintaining, inventorying, and preparing supplies for these selected courses 3) assisting with the coordination of hiring, training, and supervision of undergraduate student laboratory mentors for these selected courses 4) collecting data on at least an annual basis regarding laboratory classroom needs, for items like fire extinguishers, eye wash stations, broken glass disposal containers, etc., and working with the University Safety Officer to coordinate the disposal of hazardous wastes in departmental laboratories. 5) working with departmental instructional staff and providers to maintain several key common pieces of molecular equipment, such as PCR machines, imagers, hoods, autoclaves, nanodrops, spectrophotometers, microscopes, pipettes, freezers, etc. Includes overseeing care of instrumentation and monitoring service contracts for assigned laboratory equipment and arranging and/or performing maintenance as needed. In addition to these responsibilities, the candidate will be expected to teach 15 contact hours over the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters with teaching responsibilities to begin in late August 2026. The primary responsibility will be instructing majors general biology laboratories and/or other non-majors biology courses as needed. The University of Tampa is a medium-sized, comprehensive, residentially-based private institution of more than 11,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The University is ideally situated on a beautiful 110-acre campus next to the Hillsborough River, adjacent to Tampa's dynamic central business district, which is a growing, vibrant, diverse metropolitan area. UTampa reflects this vibrancy; with 30 consecutive years of enrollment growth UTampa boasts 260 student organizations, a multicultural student body from 50 states and more than 100 countries, and "Top Tier" ranking in U.S. News and World Report. The University delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners. The University has a strong core curriculum rooted in the liberal arts, an enduring commitment to internationalization that has garnered the Senator Paul Simon Award, and a practical, experiential approach to learning. The University offers more than 200 areas of study, including majors in our colleges of Arts and Letters, Business, Natural and Health Sciences and Social Sciences, Math and Education, 18 master's programs, and 3 professional doctoral programs. The College of Natural and Health Sciences offers rigorous, high quality curricula in biology, marine science, environmental science, chemistry, biochemistry, physics, forensic science, exercise science, public health, allied health, sport management and nursing; all designed to prepare students for challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Our faculty are excellent teachers, both in the classroom and working with students on an individual basis. UT has invested heavily in the development of our college's teaching and research facilities and laboratories. Our college continually fosters relationships with organizations in the greater Tampa Bay area and elsewhere to provide students with the opportunity to pursue an internship, volunteer, or interact with professionals working in their chosen field. Each department also offers study abroad courses that students can take for credit toward their degree. For more information, see: https://www.ut.edu/academics/college-of-natural-and-health-sciences . The University of Tampa is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to excellence through diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, gender identity, veteran status, or any other non-job related criteria. The University of Tampa recognizes the importance of a multicultural community of students, faculty, and staff who seek to advance our commitment to diversity. The University invites applications from underrepresented groups and those who have academic experiences with diverse populations.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a relevant field is required by start date of position.
• Must know basic chemical & biological hygiene and safety requirements.
• Must have excellent organizational skills and the ability to work smoothly with a diverse group of faculty, staff and students.
• Must be proficient in handling laboratory equipment and chemicals.
• A personal commitment to quality undergraduate teaching and service to the Department and University is essential.

Nice To Haves

• Prior teaching, clerical and laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• assisting with ordering, acquiring, reconciling, tracking, and distributing instructional supplies needed for General Biology II and select upper-level biology department labs (solutions, organisms, supplies, etc.)
• maintaining, inventorying, and preparing supplies for these selected courses
• assisting with the coordination of hiring, training, and supervision of undergraduate student laboratory mentors for these selected courses
• collecting data on at least an annual basis regarding laboratory classroom needs, for items like fire extinguishers, eye wash stations, broken glass disposal containers, etc., and working with the University Safety Officer to coordinate the disposal of hazardous wastes in departmental laboratories.
• working with departmental instructional staff and providers to maintain several key common pieces of molecular equipment, such as PCR machines, imagers, hoods, autoclaves, nanodrops, spectrophotometers, microscopes, pipettes, freezers, etc. Includes overseeing care of instrumentation and monitoring service contracts for assigned laboratory equipment and arranging and/or performing maintenance as needed.
• teach 15 contact hours over the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters with teaching responsibilities to begin in late August 2026. The primary responsibility will be instructing majors general biology laboratories and/or other non-majors biology courses as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time