Hybrid Biology Laboratory Coordinator & Lecturer/Instructional Staff en UTampa

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Position Details

The Department of Biology at The University of Tampa invites applications for a full-time 12-month instructional staff position beginning August 04, 2025.  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 coordinator would also instruct introductory biology laboratories and/or non-majors biology courses in the department (15 contact hours per year).

This position will have primary responsibilities of: 

1) assisting with ordering, acquiring, 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

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 2025.  The primary responsibility will be instructing majors general biology laboratories and/or other non-majors biology courses as needed.

Master’s degree in a relevant field is required.  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. Prior teaching, clerical and laboratory experience preferred.  A personal commitment to quality undergraduate teaching and service to the Department and University is essential.

Required Attachments

All required documents listed below should be uploaded to the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application.

1.  Cover Letter

2.  Curriculum Vitae

3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy

4. Copy of Graduate Transcript

5. Name and Contact Information of Three References

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The University of Tampa offers great benefits to include:
•    FREE Tuition
•    Generous paid leave
•    Wellness initiatives
•    100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account
•    100% Employer-Paid Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
•    100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program
•    Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
•    FREE On-Campus Parking
•    FREE Access to Campus Amenities (pool, library, campus events and more)
•    Fitness Center 
•    Pet Insurance
•    Flexible Spending Accounts
•    And more!

Submission Guidelines

To receive full consideration for employment with The University of Tampa, please be sure to submit/upload required documents for this position at time of application submission.  Required documents should be submitted in the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application.

Background Check Requirements

Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background check. Some positions may also require a motor vehicle report and/or a credit report.

Additional Information

This description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not to determine specific duties and responsibilities for any particular position. Essential functions and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific task assigned to the position.