Special Instructor of Biological Sciences - Ecology, Evolution, Environmental Biology
About The Position
The Department of Biological Sciences at Oakland University invites applicants for a full-time faculty position in the area of Ecology, Evolution, & Environmental Biology to be filled by August 15, 2026. The appointment, as a Special Instructor, is a full-time, teaching-track faculty position leading to job security, the equivalent of tenure. Special Instructors are expected to teach three classes per semester in the Fall and Winter semesters and to participate in service and program development activities. The successful candidate is expected to teach lecture and laboratory/field courses to support our new Bachelor of Science degree program in Ecology, Evolution, & Environmental Biology (EEEB), as part of a team of faculty and instructors within the department. Possible courses might include lecture or lab/field courses in Introductory Biology, Evolution, Ecology, Evolutionary Ecology, Invertebrate Zoology, Botany, or other courses within the EEEB curriculum.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Ecology, Evolution, Environmental Biology, or a related field
- Experience teaching lecture and laboratory/field courses in this area
- Demonstrate the ability to implement evidence-based and inclusive teaching practices
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated experience in course development
- Teaching courses at multiple levels (introductory vs. advanced)
- Designing courses in different modalities (e.g., online vs. in person)
Responsibilities
- Teach three classes per semester in the Fall and Winter semesters
- Participate in service and program development activities
- Teach lecture and laboratory/field courses to support our new Bachelor of Science degree program in Ecology, Evolution, & Environmental Biology (EEEB)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
