Pool for Part-time lecturer in Vertebrate Biology
About The Position
Sonoma State University’s Department of Biology is seeking candidates for its applicant pool for part-time, temporary Lecturer appointments to teach Vertebrate Biology (BIOL 327). The position includes teaching both the lecture and one lab section. Course topics include vertebrate evolutionary history and major radiations; classification and phylogenetic relationships; evolutionary innovations and features affecting diversification; structural and functional systems; adaptations to environmental challenges; anatomical, physiological, and ecological perspectives on how form and function influence survival and performance; fundamental field skills; and the roles, methods, and career paths of vertebrate biologists in academic, conservation, governmental, and applied settings. Appointments are made semester by semester and depend on departmental needs and funding. Workload and salary are based on the number of assigned units, educational preparation, and available funds. The stated full-time workload is 15 units per semester; the listed full-time monthly salary range is prorated to the number of units worked and paid in six monthly payments per full semester. Relocation and interview expenses are not reimbursed. Applicants must reside in California upon hire and satisfactorily complete a background check. The university is committed to equal opportunity, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Requirements
- An advanced degree in Biology or a Ph.D. in a closely related field.
- Demonstrated teaching experience in college-level biology courses.
Nice To Haves
- Research experience in a field directly related to the subject matter.
Responsibilities
- Teach the lecture and one lab section of Vertebrate Biology (BIOL 327).
- Teach course content covering vertebrate evolution, classification, phylogenetic relationships, evolutionary innovations, structural and functional systems, adaptations, anatomy, physiology, ecology, field skills, and vertebrate biology careers and methods.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
