Teaching Lab Instructor

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Moscow (ID); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Idaho is seeking a Teaching Lab Instructor to support BIOL 3150 Genetics Lab, hosted at the Coeur d'Alene Harbor Center for Fall 2026. The position will work with a Moscow-based instructor and graduate teaching assistants to deliver consistent lab content to students in Coeur d'Alene and ensure access to needed equipment and supplies.

Responsibilities include maintaining wild-type and mutant Drosophila lines used in genetic experiments, overseeing safe work practices, mentoring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field
• Prior coursework in Genetics
• Experience teaching undergraduate laboratory courses
• Experience with Drosophila in education or research environment

Responsibilities

• Serve as a teaching assistant for one section of BIOL 3150 Genetics Lab
• Deliver consistent lab content to students in Coeur d'Alene in collaboration with Moscow-based instructor and graduate TAs
• Maintain wild-type and mutant Drosophila lines and equipment for student-led experiments
• Oversee safe work practices in the lab
• Mentor student projects and answer questions
• Grade student lab reports

Skills

Teaching experience

Laboratory supervision

Drosophila handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field

Prior coursework in Genetics

Job description

University of Idaho Teaching Lab Instructor

Location: Coeur d'Alene

Division/College: College of Science

Employee Category: Student/Temporary

Pay Range: $25 per hour

Full/Part Time: Part Time

Position Summary: Position Summary: The position will serve as a teaching assistantfor one section of BIOL 3150 Genetics Lab to be held at the Coeurd'Alene Harbor Center during the Fall 2026 semester.Responsibilities include working with Moscow-based instructor andgraduate teaching assistants to offer consistent lab contentdelivery to students in Coeur d'Alene; maintaining wild-type andmutant lines of Drosophila and equipment and suppliesneeded for student-led genetic experiments; overseeing safe workpractices; mentoring student projects and answering questions;grading student lab reports.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field
• Prior coursework in Genetics

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Drosophila in education or researchenvironment
• Experience teaching undergraduate laboratory courses
• Previous student in University of Idaho BIOL 315/3150 Genetics Laboratory

Background Check: Applicants who are selected as finalpossible candidates may be required to pass a criminal backgroundcheck.

EEO Statement University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/AffirmativeAction/Veterans/Disability Employer.