The University of San Francisco is seeking part time faculty to teach laboratories in the fall semester. All classes will be taught in person. For details on how USF is dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic see USF Together.
Laboratory instructor positions (compensation per lab section = $4,088, no benefits)
• BIOL105L General Biology I Lab (science majors)
• BIOL135 Microbiology Lab (Nursing and Kinesiology majors)
All lab sections meet once a week with one lab instructor assigned per section. In addition, each lab has a mandatory in person instructor meeting once a week as indicated.
General Information
Dates: Fall classes start August 23 and end Dec 7. There are no classes on Labor Day (Sept 5), Fall Break (Oct 17-18) and Thanksgiving Recess (Nov 24-25) (USF academic calendar).
International scholars: International students/postdocs are advised to contact the UCSF International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO) to determine eligibility for a paid part-time teaching position outside of UCSF under your particular visa. USF cannot assist with visa issues. International scholars on a J-1 visa can teach at USF, but must submit a letter of support from their principal investigator with their application to USF, and obtain official permission through ISSO if an offer of hire is made.
Domestic and international scholars: It is your responsibility to verify that external employment is allowed for your particular situation (e.g., some fellowships do not allow outside employment).
Descriptions for Laboratory Instructor Positions
General Biology I Laboratory (BIOL105L)
Lab sections:
- Monday 11:00 am-01:50 pm
- Tuesday 08:00 am-10:50 am
- Tuesday 02:00 pm-04:50 pm
- Tuesday 05:00 pm-07:50 pm
- Thursday 08:00 am-10:50 am
- Wednesday 08:00 am-10:50 am
Instructor meeting: Friday 1:00-2:30 pm
This course is the first semester of the yearlong freshman General Biology series for science majors and covers a variety of basic concepts in biology relating to the molecular aspects of cell physiology (including an overview of organic molecules, cellular respiration, photosynthesis, DNA replication and protein synthesis), genetics and an introduction to population ecology. Students will be in multiple lecture sections taught by full time faculty, students have three lectures and one lab session each week.
The textbook, lab manual, topics to be covered and lab exercises for the course are set. During the mandatory weekly meeting, the next week's activities are discussed and demonstrated. In addition to teaching the lab, instructors are responsible for grading homework and lab reports, and providing minimal assistance with preparing lab materials.
Microbiology Laboratory (BIOL135)
Lab sections:
- Wednesday 11:45 am-02:35 pm
- Wednesday 03:00 pm-06:50 pm
Instructor meeting: Friday 09:15-10:15 am
This course is taught for freshman Nursing students. It covers the basic concepts of microbiology. Lectures are taught by full-time faculty, students have three lectures and one lab session each week.
The textbook, lab manual, topics to be covered and lab exercises for the course are set. During the mandatory weekly meeting, the next week's activities are discussed and demonstrated. Lab instructors are responsible for lab introductions, grading student work, and providing minimal assistance with preparing lab materials.
For lab instructors, PhDs and graduate students will be considered, teaching experience is not required.
E-mail your application to Deneb Karentz <[email protected]> as a single PDF file.
Review of applications will start June 30 and continue until positions are filled.
Your application must be named yourlastname_F22.pdf.
Complete applications require the following (incomplete applications will not be considered):
1. Cover letter addressed to Deneb Karentz. Cover letter should include an explanation of your qualifications to teach the course(s) you are applying for.
2. Separate page (with your name at the top) listing the courses and specific section times you could be considered for in order of preference. If you have no time preferences, please indicate that on this page of your application. Also indicate if you would like to be considered for more than one lab section.
3. Your CV, with a “Teaching Experience” section, if applicable.
4. List of three references with a description of your relationship and complete contact information, including the person’s position, phone and e-mail. (Do not submit reference letters, but please let your references know they may be contacted about your application.)
5. International scholars on a J-1 visa must include a letter of support from their Principal Investigator with their application to USF.
Organization Details
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