Instructional Specialist Senior

Arizona State University•Tempe, AZ

8d•$46,300 - $50,000•Onsite

About The Position

The School of Life Sciences (SOLS) invites applications for one full-time, benefits-eligible, Instructional specialists with a tentative start date of August 2026. Subsequent fiscal year renewals are contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of resources, and the needs of the unit. The successful candidates support the School of Life Sciences teaching laboratories (introductory biology, anatomy and physiology, introductory microbiology, etc.) by teaching/instructing on-campus immersion laboratory sections and occasionally online courses: The position of Instructional Specialist is a full-time position with work hours subject to the needs of the School of Life Sciences. Must be able to accommodate a flexible work schedule, including evenings as required. Assigned duties may vary semester-to-semester. The School of Life Sciences is a broadly interdisciplinary community of undergraduates, M.S. and Ph.D. students, staff, and faculty members who are committed to transforming science education and research by making learning more accessible, inclusive, and impactful through innovations in teaching and connections to nationally recognized research and education programs such as the Research in Inclusive STEM Education (RISE) Center. SOLS is embedded within the larger community at ASU, a dynamic, progressive university dedicated to interdisciplinary collaborations, rethinking university education, and integrating excellence in research and teaching. The university has been ranked #1 for innovation by the US News & World Report for the past six years. We invite you to learn more about the School of Life Sciences and Arizona State University by visitinghttps://sols.asu.edu, andhttps://newamericanuniversity.asu.edu/, respectively. Learn more about what The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has to offer by visiting https://thecollege.asu.edu/faculty. The successful candidates will be responsible for instructing/teaching laboratory sections primarily focused on BIO 181 and 182 utilizing Dreamscape Learn, but may also instruct BIO 201, BIO 202, MIC 206, and/or other instructional laboratories as assigned and depending on department needs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Must be able to accommodate a flexible work schedule, including evenings as required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a high work volume environment managing multiple tasks and priorities; recordkeeping; ensuring adherence with policies, practices, and regulations.
Prior experience teaching in a biology classroom or laboratory.
Experience in planning and establishing priorities.
Experience in developing and maintaining cooperative working relationships both within and across organizational areas.
Experience using Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook), and course management systems (i.e., Canvas)
Evidence of effective communication skills.
Evidence of a Master’s degree in biological sciences secondary education, or higher and post-secondary education.
Evidence of a broad grasp of biology and experience in teaching and student mentoring.
Ideally, applicants demonstrate experience and willingness to work as a team.

Responsibilities

Instructs/teaches laboratory sections for BIO181 or BIO182, as assigned.
Clearly communicate course requirements, means of evaluation, deadlines, and policies to students.
Holds weekly student support hours.
Guides students through lab exercises and grading assignments.
Works closely with peers and immediate supervisor to determine and fulfill course needs.
Adheres to/maintains support/assistance of the University’s laboratory safety program, as needed.
Inform the supervisor of any service needs for the instructional laboratories.
Inform the supervisor of any safety concerns for the instructional laboratories.