Teaching Specialist - College of Biological Sciences

The Instructional Labs, part of the College of Biological Sciences, is hiring a Teaching Specialist for a 12 month role, beginning with the upcoming Summer semester.

This teaching specialist position will provide classroom teaching for General Biology lab course sections (BIOL 1009) for summer and fall semesters 2026 and spring semester 2027. They will attend weekly in-person TA training meetings, grade student coursework, and participate in minor course development. This position will require regular in-person work hours on the East Bank campus. Strong consideration will be given to someone who can work until 6pm Tuesday -Thursday.

80% - Teach four BIOL 1009 lab sections, grade student work
20% - Assist in grading student coursework from other lab sections, participate in training/meetings, serve as a substitute for other lab sections, and other duties as needed

Essential Qualifications: B.S. Degree in Biological Sciences or related field - master's degree preferred.. Experience with applicable or related coursework is helpful in this role.

The College of Biological Sciences is one of the only colleges dedicated to the biological sciences in the country. Research in the college spans the breadth of the discipline from ecology to biophysics to microbiology.

The College of Biological Sciences' instructional laboratory staff provide preparative support for instructional laboratories in the Departments of Biology Teaching and Learning; Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biophysics; Genetics, Cell Biology and Development; Plant and Microbial Biology; Ecology, Evolution and Behavior; and Neuroscience.

Pay Range: $50,000 - $53,000 for the year; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume or CV.

Application materials should be submitted in PDF format with the applicant's last name in the PDF title; applications cannot be considered until all of the following materials have been uploaded:

• Resume/CV
• Cover letter describing the applicant's approach to teaching and highlighting qualifications relevant to job requirements, including an explanation of how the applicant meets the required (and desirable, if appropriate) qualifications of the position

This position will remain open until filled.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

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