Lecturer At Mountain Lake Biological Station (Faculty Wage)

Commonwealth Of Virginia; Pembroke; On-site; GBP 2,200 - 3,700; Full time

Job summary

The Mountain Lake Biological Station invites applications for a summer Lecturer position to teach field biology. Courses span three weeks and cover ecological genetics, community ecology, population biology, and behavioral ecology, with labs contributing to Biology majors' credits. Instructors reside at the station for the course duration.

Compensation is wage-based per course with no benefits. This is a non-tenure-track position, limited to 1500 hours per year, with required background and

Qualifications

• PhD not required but terminal degree expected in Biology or related field.
• Experience teaching field biology at undergraduate/graduate level is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach advanced undergraduate and graduate field biology courses.
• Oversee field labs and manage course logistics during the three-week sessions.

Skills

Field biology teaching

Student mentoring

Laboratory instruction

Education

Terminal degree in Biology or related field

Job description

The Mountain Lake Biological Station seeks applications to fill a non-tenure-track Lecturer position during the 2026 summer academic term to teach courses in field biology. Advanced undergraduate and graduate-level field biology courses are offered in areas such as ecological genetics, community ecology, population biology, and behavioral ecology. Taxon-focused courses might include mammalogy, ornithology, herpetology, entomology, mycology, and botany. The anticipated enrollment is 12 students. Courses satisfy lab credit for Biology Majors. Courses run for three weeks. Instructors live and work at the Station for the duration of the course.

Compensation will be in the form of wages per course with no benefits.

This is a wage position that is not eligible for leave or other benefits and is limited to 1500 hours of work in a year.

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. This position will require an Education Verification and DMV check.

A terminal degree in Biology or related field is expected but not required. A valid driver's license in good standing is preferred.

Field courses can be physically demanding, and participants should be willing to embrace long hours outdoors in sometimes rugged environments and in all weather conditions.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.

Lecturer at Mountain Lake Biological Station (Faculty Wage) Pembroke