EBIO Instructional Assistant

Laboratory Teaching Assistant Position

There is a laboratory Teaching Assistant position available in the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Department.

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EBIO's disciplinary strengths include ecology, evolution, genetics, behavior, biology education research and systematics. Our research programs have relevance for global change, conservation biology, the spread of diseases, and revealing fundamental mechanisms underlying the structural and functional adaptations of organisms.

Research Areas:
Our faculty specialize in many fields of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. Interested in learning more? Visit the various research interests of our faculty.

In the Field:
Our faculty, students and researchers travel the world to conduct research in ecology and evolution. Learn more about their experiences and stories in our In the Field articles.

• Responsible for teaching General Biology lab sections for Fall 2026.
• Teach laboratory sections of General Biology 1 Labs, supervise and lead quiz and discussion sections, grade class assignments, serve as course assistant, or perform comparable activities.

• This position works closely with a faculty course coordinator which regular preparatory meetings during the semester.

The salary for this 75% position is $22,755.

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County's largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation.

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• Applicant is a recent graduate of the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology graduate program, has 5 academic years of experience teaching undergraduate laboratory courses and demonstrated expertise of general biology concepts.

• Demonstrated mastery of foundational biology principles relevant to undergraduate instruction, proficiency with standard laboratory procedures and equipment, ability to explain complex scientific concepts, ability to prepare laboratory materials following established protocols.

Please contact the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Department at ebiograd with interest and qualifications for position. The position will remain posted until August 19, 2026. In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.