westmont college
Biology Lab Coordinator & Instructor
Job Description
The Biology Department of Westmont College invites applications for a full-time (11 month) lab coordinator and instructor. The position comes with faculty status but is non-tenure-track. Candidates must have at least a Master’s degree in biology or specialized biological science. At least 2 years of additional laboratory, technical, teaching experience is desired. Responsibilities include teaching lower-division general biology labs, supporting other Biology faculty in lab instruction through preparing solutions and setting up lab stations, ordering reagents, maintaining laboratory equipment and computers, supervising student employees, promoting and maintaining laboratory safety, supporting Biology faculty in research, and participating in departmental program review and assessment. The opportunity to teach other lab courses in specialty also exists. Ideal candidates would be collaborative, energetic, well organized, and committed to Christian liberal arts education.