Lecturer - part-time

The Department of Plant and Microbial Biology, part of the College of Biological Sciences, is accepting applications for a teaching position in Spring 2026. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to teaching graduate and undergraduate level courses for students pursuing baccalaureate and advanced degrees. This is a temporary, non-tenured, Academic Professional and Administrative (P&A) position as Lecturer, paid on a per course basis. Typically these appointments are made semester by semester and employment is contingent on the course meeting its enrollment target.

Job Responsibilities

Teaching (90%)

• Attend class meetings and deliver course content
• Evaluation of student performance
• Grade student materials, including exams, papers and final projects
• Submit grades
• Respond to student inquiries and meet with students

Course Preparation (10%)

• Complete orientation and training to subject matter
• Meet with appropriate faculty and gather information as needed
• Develop course content and syllabus in ways that effectively account for a variety of diverse backgrounds, communities, identities, and abilities.
• Prepare course materials, including final exam

Required Qualifications

• PhD in field relevant to the teaching assignment required for appointment as Lecturer
• Demonstrated ability to teach course material in program area
• Professional and/or teaching experience related to assigned instructional responsibilities
• Evidence of attention to diverse identities in teaching or professional experience, and the commitment to support the University's work in diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to advocating for an inclusive environment for all backgrounds and identities.
• Capacity to work cooperatively with others within the department, college and university
• Strong record of teaching and service in a university setting
• Strong understanding of curriculum concepts and processes
• Strong understanding of teacher training in clinical settings and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others within a university setting

Pay Range: $3,808 per credit; depending on education/qualifications/experience. This is an academic temp/casual role.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

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

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