Job no:
R-0000001317…
Position Title:
Laboratory Instructor
Faculty or Staff:
Staff
Full Time or Part Time:
Full time
In-Person, Hybrid, or Remote:
In-Person
Minimum Starting Rate of Pay:
$49,802.00
Rate of pay commensurate with experience
Start Date:
08/16/2024
Job Description:
Mount Holyoke College has an opening for a Laboratory Instructor in
the Department of Biological Sciences, a 10-month, 37.5 hour/week
position. The Department of Biological Sciences is a collegial
group of faculty and staff who work together to deliver original,
engaging courses that emphasize active learning and an inclusive
teaching model. The successful candidate will be part of a team of
faculty and/or other lab instructors responsible for teaching
laboratories in our large core courses and our small introductory
courses and will help with equipment maintenance and laboratory
prep.
The primary duties of the lab instructor will be to teach three lab
sections in the fall semester and three in the spring semester. The
instructor may support courses such as BIOL-145: Introductory
Biology, BIOL-210: Molecular Genetics, BIOL-220: Cell Biology,
BIOL-241: Comparative Animal Physiology, and/or BIOL-200: How
Organisms Develop. Courses may change with time and experience and
changing curriculum. The position involves teaching small 12-14
student laboratory and discussion sections, organizing lab
materials, grading, office hours, and attending lectures. Positions
will involve some preparation for laboratories and responsibility
for maintenance of shared departmental laboratory equipment and
supplies.
Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree with a major in the
biological sciences or, if the major is not in the biological
sciences, a Master’s degree or other similar experience that shows
expertise in Biology. Teaching experience is strongly desired, and
a strong candidate will be a clear, accessible teacher and
enthusiastic role model in the laboratory. They will have excellent
writing, organizational, and planning skills, a strong background
in the sciences, and the ability to reach a population of students
that is diverse in every way. They should be able to take
initiative and work independently in addition to working well in
teams of other lab instructors and faculty members. Experience
managing departmental equipment and supplies is not necessary, but
applicants with such experience will be particularly well-suited
for one of these jobs. Applicants with experience in solution
preparation, molecular biology or microbiology, and mammalian cell
culture will be preferred for teaching in BIOL- 230: Molecular
Genetics and Cell Biology or BIOL-200: How Organisms Develop.
We will begin considering applications immediately, but the
position will remain open until filled. In the cover letter, please
clearly explain which fall and spring courses you would be
well-qualified to teach and why. Applicants should submit
electronic copies of a letter of interest, CV including a list of
any relevant course taught or taken, unofficial transcripts,
relevant laboratory experience and phone numbers and/or email
addresses of at least two references. For more information, contact
Renae Brodie, Chair of Biological Sciences, at
[email protected].
Background Checks:
Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure
environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all
of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to
successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition
of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background
checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office
of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that
background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver
Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and
Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office
responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in
this policy.
Special Instructions for Applicants:
Apply online; application materials must include:
• A cover letter summarizing interests and
qualifications
• A complete resume or curriculum vitae
• For faculty positions, statements on mentoring, teaching,
and research will also be required.
Mount Holyoke College is an Equal Opportunity Employer
(EOE)
Mount Holyoke College, the leading gender-diverse women’s college,
is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities for all
individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected
status. We are a diverse community of staff, faculty, and students,
united in our mission to offer an intellectually adventurous
education in the liberal arts through academic programs that are
renowned internationally for their cross-disciplinary excellence,
experiential approach, and commitment to diversity.
Mount Holyoke College is a welcoming and inclusive environment that
values and respects individuals of all backgrounds. As an EOE, we
encourage members of historically underrepresented groups or
nontraditional backgrounds to apply for open positions at our
institution. The College has a long-standing tradition of providing
women and other historically underrepresented groups with access to
an innovative educational experience that prepares students for
purposeful leadership by integrating hands-on opportunities into
the curriculum. We firmly believe that diversity enriches our
community and enhances our ability to prepare students for success
in an increasingly globalized world.
We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all qualified
applicants and to building an exemplary workforce that reflects the
diversity of our student body and the communities we serve. Our
ultimate goal is to produce graduates who are capable of engaging
thoughtfully, effectively, and boldly with the world
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