Lecturer-Biology

The Department of Biology at Trinity University in San Antonio, TX invites applications for a laboratory coordinator (3‑year term, renewable) at the rank of Lecturer. The successful candidate will manage the overall organization and implementation of a multi‑section, two‑semester undergraduate introductory laboratory course sequence, spanning broad biological content including molecular, cellular, organismal, ecological, and evolutionary principles. The laboratory coordinator will teach three lab sections per semester and is expected to advise students and contribute to departmental service.

The starting date is 10 August 2026.

• Teach three lab sections per semester in core two‑semester introductory biology laboratory courses.
• Coordinate preparation of laboratory materials.
• Provide academic advising to Biology majors and others as assigned.
• Schedule office hours for students.
• Contribute to department service activities.
• Recruit and supervise teaching assistants for introductory lab sections.

This is a 9‑month appointment with a starting date of 10 August 2026, for an initial three‑year term with an informal first‑year and formal second‑year review.

Education

• Required:
  
  A master’s degree in biology or a closely related field.
• Preferred:
  Ph.D. in biology or a closely related field.

Experience

• Required:
  
  Previous teaching experience and demonstrated experience in field and/or laboratory research.
• Preferred:
  Experience in the organization and coordination of a multi‑section laboratory course involving supervision of student teaching assistants. Experience in developing laboratory curricula is also preferred.

Work is completed in teaching laboratory and office environments. Must be able to move about freely. Physical demands are light; all lifting is less than 50 pounds.

Maintaining and satisfying minimum on‑site attendance (classroom and office hours attendance) is an essential function of this position.

Dr. Ryan Gilley, Search Committee Chair, Department of Biology, rgilley

Lab Coordinator search administrator, Crystal Ramos, cramos