INSTRUCTIONAL TRACK FACULTY €� BIOLOGY

Full Time

The Department of Biology at the University of Iowa invites applications for an instructional track faculty position (non-tenure track, open rank), beginning August 2027. Initial appointment is for three years, subject to annual review. Instructional track faculty positions are renewable and include opportunities for promotion with longer appointment intervals. More information about the Instructional Track can be found at https://provost.uiowa.edu/human-resources-administration/faculty-hr-administration/faculty-appointment. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

This position will primarily contribute to administration and instruction in introductory courses for both majors and non-majors, including Human Biology courses (BIOL:1140 and 1141) and Foundations of Biology (BIOL:1411).  Responsibilities of this position include providing instruction in lecture and laboratory settings and overseeing the teaching of the laboratory and/or discussion sections. Successful candidates will be expected to perform the following roles: define learning objectives and develop engaging lecture content that supports these learning objectives; train and supervise Biology graduate and undergraduate student TAs; revise or create course materials and assessments; revise or create lab activities, materials, and assessments; develop additional course materials such as syllabi, assessments, and lecture slides; and other instructional duties as needed. The course load will vary but is expected to be 2-3 per semester depending on class size, number of sections and amount of course prep needed.

Successful applicants will have: 1) a PhD or equivalent in biology or a related field in hand by the start date; 2) experience teaching biology lecture and/or laboratory courses; and 3) excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.

All applications must be completed online at https://jobs.uiowa.edu, referring to Requisition #76042. Applications must include a CV, a letter of interest, a two-page teaching statement, a one-page summary of related training and research experience, and the name and contact information for three references. Additional materials that may be included are course syllabi, teaching materials, and teaching evaluations. If you would like to submit these additional materials, please send them to Department Administrator, Becky Kick, at Show email.

Screening of applicants will begin on November 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.

The Department and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are strongly committed to fostering a welcoming and respectful academic and work environment; the strategic plans of the University and College reflect this commitment.

The successful candidate will be required to disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation, including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment, along with a related release. The successful candidate will also be subject to a criminal background and credential check.

• Ph.D. or equivalent in biology or a related field in hand by the start date.

• Commitment to excellence in undergraduate biology education



• Experience teaching biology lecture and/or laboratory courses



• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.

Demonstrated experience:

• Implementing learner-centered, evidence-based instructional practices and assessments;



• Using software platforms such as Canvas and TopHat (or similar software);



• Coordinating, supervising and mentoring graduate teaching assistants;



• Conducting laboratory preparatory and/or logistical meeting;



• Designing or re-designing courses;



• Analyzing student learning data to improve courses



• Contributing a welcoming and respectful working and learning environment



• One or more years of related research experience

Curriculum Vitae
Name and Contact Information of References
Letter of Interest
Two-page teaching statement
One page summary of related training/research exp

Number of References:3

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