INSTRUCTIONAL TRACK - CELL & DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY

The Department of Biology at the University of Iowa invites applications for an instructional track faculty positions (non-tenure track, open rank), beginning August 2027. The initial appointments is for three years, subject to annual review. Instructional track faculty positions are renewable and include opportunities for promotion with longer appointment intervals. More information about the Instructional Track can be found at https://provost.uiowa.edu/human-resources-administration/faculty-hr-administration/faculty-appointment. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

This instruction track faculty position will primarily contribute to administration and instruction in the cellular and developmental biology courses, including Cell Biology (BIOL:2723), Introduction to Developmental Biology (BIOL:3233), Genes and Development (BIOL:3254), and other cell or developmental biology courses including investigative lab courses (examples: Cell Biology Laboratory, BIOL:3626; Developmental Biology Laboratory, BIOL:3736). Responsibilities of this position include providing instruction in lecture and laboratory settings and overseeing the teaching of the laboratory and/or discussion sections. Successful candidates will be expected to perform the following roles: define learning objectives and develop engaging lecture content that supports these learning objectives; train and supervise Biology graduate and undergraduate student TAs; revise or create course materials and assessments; revise or create lab activities, materials, and assessments; develop additional course materials such as syllabi, assessments, and lecture slides; and other instructional duties as needed. The course load will vary but is expected to be 2-3 per semester depending on class size, number of sections and amount of course prep needed.

Successful applicants will have: 1) a PhD or equivalent in biology, cell biology, developmental biology or a related field in hand by the start date; 2) experience teaching biology lecture and/or laboratory courses; 3) one or more years of subject-related research experience; and 4) excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.

All applications must be completed online at https://jobs.uiowa.edu, referring to Requisition #75986. Applications must include a CV, a letter of interest, a two-page teaching statement, a one-page summary of related training and research experience, and the name and contact information for three references. Additional application materials may be included, such as course syllabi, teaching materials, and course evaluations. If you would like to submit these additional materials, please send them to Department Administrator, Becky Kick, at rebecca-kick@uiowa.edu.

Screening of applicants will begin on October 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.

The Department and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are strongly committed to fostering a welcoming and respectful academic and work environment; the strategic plans of the University and College reflect this commitment.

The successful candidate will be required to disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation, including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment, along with a related release. The successful candidate will also be subject to a criminal background and credential check.

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.

• Ph.D. or equivalent in biology, biology, cell biology, developmental biology or a related field in hand by the start date, August 18, 2027.

• Experience teaching biology lecture and/or laboratory courses
• Expertise in cellular and/or developmental biology
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.

Demonstrated experience:

• Commitment to excellence and fostering a welcome environment in undergraduate biology education;
• Implementing learner-centered, evidence-based instructional practices and assessments;
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., student outcomes, evaluations, peer observations, or teaching innovations)
• Analyzing student learning data to improve courses Using software platforms such as Canvas and TopHat (or similar software);
• Coordinating, supervising and mentoring undergraduate and graduate teaching assistants;
• Designing or re-designing courses;
• Using cell culture and model organisms (Drosophila, C. elegans, Xenopus, zebrafish) in a research or didactic setting that emphasizes cell and/or developmental biology.

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