Biological Sciences Lecturer

The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a full-time Lecturer on an 8- or 10-month basis with an anticipated start date of 23 August 2021. This position is outside of the tenure stream and subject to annual review. Applicants must have a PhD in biology and previous teaching experience. The position is for a Lecturer to teach at least two of the following courses: Foundations of Biology, Genetics, Ecology, and Communicating in the Biological Sciences. These are each multi-section courses wherein multiple faculty members teach independent sections, yet participate in common course development. Duties include teaching 2 to 3 sections per term (depending on class size). Evening sections may be needed.

The Department of Biological Sciences is a highly interactive community dedicated to mutual success in our research, education and outreach missions, and Pittsburgh is a city that is often voted “most livable” in the nation. Further information about the Department of Biological Sciences is available at: http://www.biology.pitt.edu.

To apply, candidates should submit PDF documents of the following to Talent Center (http://join.pitt.edu, by searching for Requisition number 20006446): (a) a letter of application, (b) a CV, (c) a teaching portfolio (teaching statement, teaching materials, teaching evaluations), (d) a brief description of how your teaching or service demonstrates a commitment to diversity and inclusion, and (e) at least three letters of reference. You should have referees send their reference letter to biojobs@pitt.edu.

Applications will be reviewed starting 31 January 2021 and will continue until the position is filled. The appointment requires administrative and budgetary approval. The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets. The Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences is committed to building and fostering a culturally diverse environment. Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills and ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in support of a diverse community are required.