Microbiology Lab Instructor & Supervisor

Gonzaga University Institute for Climate, Water, and the Environment; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 48,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Gonzaga University invites applications for an Instructional Lab Manager in the Biology department. The role involves preparing lab facilities and reagents for multi-section courses, implementing lab curricula, teaching several lab sections, and supervising teaching assistants and student workers.

Labs include Intro Microbiology 170L, Microbiology 370L, and Genetics 207L. The candidate will coordinate phage genetics activities under the HHMI SEA-PHAGES program, prepare cultures, recruit/train

Qualifications

• An M.S. in Biology or a related discipline.
• Specialist knowledge in microbiology and genomics/bioinformatics.
• Experience teaching undergraduate students in relevant courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned lab sections each semester and provide timely, fair grading.
• Maintain lab safety and prepare spaces, materials, and equipment for classes.
• Coordinate curriculum and lab implementation across sections and instructors.
• Direct and develop student lab employees, scheduling and evaluating performance.
• Foster inclusive environments and ensure onboarding/training for policies and procedures.

Skills

microbiology

genomics

bioinformatics

undergraduate teaching

Education

MS in Biology

Job description

Gonzaga University invites applications for an Instructional Lab Manager in the Biology department. The role involves preparing lab facilities and reagents for multi-section courses, implementing lab curricula, teaching several lab sections, and supervising teaching assistants and student workers.

Labs include Intro Microbiology 170L, Microbiology 370L, and Genetics 207L. The candidate will coordinate phage genetics activities under the HHMI SEA-PHAGES program, prepare cultures, recruit/train