Part-time Lab Instructor

The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a part-time Lab Instructor to teach BIOSC 0267 Intermediate Biology Research Laboratory from 24 August 2026 to 11 December 2026. This position is outside of the tenure stream and entails teaching one section of an authentic research-based lab course that meets on Tuesdays from 5:30 – 9:20 PM. Minimum qualifications are an MS degree in Biology or related field (or MS in Education with a BS in Biology), with some teaching experience; preferred qualifications are publication of research work, work in different biological systems, PhD in the biological sciences, formal training in teaching, experience as sole instructor of a laboratory course, and experience teaching an authentic-research laboratory course. Lab Instructors must be able to participate in on-campus activities in person.

The Department of Biological Sciences is a highly interactive community situated on the Oakland campus of the University of Pittsburgh. We are dedicated to the mutual success of our faculty and students in our research, education, and outreach missions. The department and university nurture a strong teaching community with active efforts in teaching innovation and pedagogical research. Pittsburgh is a city 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 the Talent Center (http://join.pitt.edu): (a) a letter of application, (b) a current CV, (c) copies of teaching evaluations, if available, and (d) the names and contact information of two professional references. 

Applications will be reviewed starting on 1 September 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. The appointment requires administrative and budgetary approval.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer.