Laboratory Instructor, Biology

We seek a Laboratory Instructor to join the vibrant community of our biology department. A successful candidate will have expertise in teaching introductory laboratory courses, including cell and molecular, organismal, and/or ecology and evolution.

In addition, there are opportunities for lab instructors to develop labs courses for biology majors at the intermediate and upper level. Lab instructors work closely with students are must have demonstrated experience in developing pedagogies and classroom ecologies that engage students from diverse academic backgrounds and lived experiences. This is a 10-month position, with the expectation is that laboratory instructors work full time while classes are in session and as needed when classes are not in session.

Reporting to the department Chair, laboratory Instructors ordinarily teach four laboratory courses each semester. Responsibilities include conducting pre- and post-lab lectures, independently conducting each student lab session, and grading student work. In addition, Lab Instructors are also responsible for maintaining and developing teaching labs and exercises; designing and testing new teaching labs; assisting students in completing lab material, both during scheduled labs and at other times; facilitating student review sessions and helping to prepare students for exams; holding regular student office hours; generating lab exams; ensuring proper use of equipment and ensuring that all safety procedures and protocols are followed.

In addition to teaching, lab instructors are also integral to our academic advising program. Academic advising requires that lab instructors hold regular meetings with their advisees, respond to student inquiries, and write recommendation letters as requested by students.

Department administration responsibilities include participation in relevant department committees and meetings. Other duties may also be assigned by the department chair as needed to fulfill the Department's changing needs.

Requirements: Formal educational training in biology, or a closely-related field, including preferably a Master's Degree or Ph.D.

Proficiency in laboratory course teaching responsibilities is required, including lecturing, grading and working with both groups and individual students from diverse backgrounds. In addition, previous experience in advising students on choice of academic courses and/or career-related topics is preferred.

This is a 10-month position.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This is a full time, exempt level position. The College is committed to providing competitive market pay for its employees. The College also offers a competitive benefits package for full-time staff, including:

• 10% College contribution to the 403(b) Retirement Plan (1 year wait waiver available)

• Tuition & Education benefits

• Wellness programs & ongoing Training and Development opportunities

• Generous paid time off

The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action in the workplace.

To review our Employee Benefit Options, please go to: https://www.holycross.edu/human-resources/benefits

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Please attach a cover letter addressing the position requirements along with your resume.

In your cover letter please address how your work might support the College's commitment to inclusive excellence (https://aspire.holycross.edu/inclusive-excellence). Please provide examples of how you have integrated diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging into your past work. For more information, please visit http://holycross.edu/diversity.

Review of applications will begin as received and continue until the position has been filled.