Special Instructor of Biological Sciences - Ecology, Evolution, Environmental Biology

Special Instructor of Biological Sciences – Ecology, Evolution, Environmental Biology

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Job Title Special Instructor of Biological Sciences – Ecology, Evolution, Environmental Biology
Requisition No. 0000794

The Department of Biological Sciences at Oakland University invites applicants for a full‑time faculty position in the area of Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology to be filled by August 15, 2026. The appointment is a Special Instructor, 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 will teach lecture and laboratory/field courses to support our new Bachelor of Science degree program in Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology (EEEB) as part of a faculty team. Possible courses may include Introductory Biology, Evolution, Ecology, Evolutionary Ecology, Invertebrate Zoology, Botany or other courses within the EEEB curriculum.

The candidate must have a Ph.D. in Ecology, Evolution, Environmental Biology, or a related field, experience teaching lecture and laboratory/field courses in this area, and demonstrate evidence-based and inclusive teaching practices. Candidates will be considered favorably if they have demonstrated experience in course development, teaching courses at multiple levels (introductory versus advanced), and designing courses in different modalities (e.g., online versus in‑person).

For full consideration, applications should be submitted by January 5, 2026. The application process must be completed online. Applications must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement including teaching philosophy, and unofficial transcripts. Applicants are encouraged to upload a recent course syllabus. Three letters of recommendation must be provided. The application system will contact the letter writers via email. Inquiries should be addressed to Dr.

Thomas Raffel, Department of Biological Sciences (raffel).
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The Department of Biological Sciences (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) is a dynamic department with state‑of‑the‑art instructional labs and nearly 700 majors. It is part of the university’s College of Arts and Sciences. Courses service majors in Biology, Biomedical Science, Health Sciences, and pre‑Nursing.

The University is located on 1,443 acres of scenic land in Rochester Hills and Auburn Hills, Michigan. It offers 142 bachelor’s degree programs and 138 graduate and certificate programs across multiple disciplines. As an anchor institution in southeastern Michigan, Oakland University embraces community and civic engagement. Learn more about its Mission & Vision and Strategic Plan
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Open Date: 10/29/2025
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Job Category:
Full‑time Faculty

Oakland University is an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.