Job Purpose:

The Department of Biology at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington, is seeking instructors to teach introductory laboratory and lecture courses for majors and non-majors. The successful candidate will have the enthusiasm, classroom presence and skills to engage students in active learning and should be committed to pursuing excellence in teaching and promoting an inclusive learning environment. Ideal candidates will have experience teaching and mentoring undergraduate students of all backgrounds.

Teaching opportunities may include: our introductory Biology lecture course Information Flow in Biological Systems, its accompanying inquiry-based phage discovery laboratory course for first-year students, and our non-majors scientific inquiry labs. The laboratory sections have established curricula and staff support for acquiring and distributing supplies for students. The laboratory coordinator and teaching faculty work together to provide a common, high-quality learning experience across all sections of the courses. The successful laboratory instructor will be responsible for leading lab sessions; distributing, collecting, and grading assignments; submitting grades; and being available to students for office hours for one hour per week per course. The lecture instructor for B105 will be responsible for all aspects of the course design and delivery, but the department provides ample support in coordination with other instructors teaching the course.

The Biology Department is committed to building an intellectually vibrant and culturally inclusive community for our students, faculty, and staff. Adjunct instructors are welcome at department meetings and functions and are encouraged to reach out to other department faculty for assistance and support.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. Questions about this position can be directed to Dr. Marianne Poxleitner, Chair, Department of Biology, at poxleitner@gonzaga.edu. For assistance with your online application, call (509) 313-5996.

For more information on our mission, please visit: https://www.gonzaga.edu/about/our-mission-jesuit-values/mission-statement

Essential Functions:

• Prepare, plan, and teach Biology 105 lectures and Biology 105 labs as well Biology 104 lab courses
• Hold office hours (amount determined in consultation with Department Chair)
• Create and grade assignments, including submitting grades according to established deadlines 

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in Biology

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in Biology or related field.
• Evidence of engaging, inclusive teaching at the undergraduate level

Educational Requirement:

Master's Degree

Physical & On-Campus Requirements:

In-Office Presence - Ability to work on-site in typical office setting and participate in in-person meetings with colleagues: 3 days/week

Standing/Sitting - Ability to remain in a stationary position for a prolonged period: Daily (>75% of time)

Walking - Ability to move about on foot to accomplish tasks: Daily (>75% of time)

Lifting/Carrying - Ability to move or transport objects up to a specified weight: Rarely (1%-49% of time)

Attention to Detail - Ability to focus on detailed tasks for extended periods: Daily (>75% of time)

Problem-Solving - Ability to identify and resolve issues effectively: Daily (>75% of time)