What are the responsibilities and job description for the FA26 Lecturer Pool (School of Life Sciences) position at University of Hawaii?
Description
Title: Lecturer Pool (SoLS Fall 2026: MICR 351)
Position Number: 000LECX
Hiring Unit: C OF NAT SCI, SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES, SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES
Location: UH at Manoa
Full Time/Part Time: Part-time
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary
Other Conditions: Appointment to begin August 25, 2026.
Lecturers needed to teach the following courses this Fall 2026 semester:
1. MICR 351: Biology of Microorganisms (3 cr)
Anatomy, chemistry, physiology, genetics, development, and environmental interactions of microorganisms.Minimum Qualifications
Available to teach the entire Fall 2026 semester;
0-1 years of experience teaching college-level courses;
BS degree, MS degree, or advancement to candidacy in a PhD degree in Biology, Botany, Microbiology, or related field;
General knowledge of one or more of the courses listed above.
Desirable Qualifications:
Previous college-level teaching experience;
Online teaching experience, demonstrated teaching proficiency, strong scientific writing skills, demonstrated organizational skills;
PhD degree in Biology, Botany, Microbiology, or related field.
Duties and Responsibilities for all courses:
Teach course(s) and/or associated lab sections for the duration of the Fall 2026 semester;
Preparing and delivering lectures, writing and grading exams, and other assessments.
Meeting with students outside of class time;
Additional course-related duties.
To Apply: Send your (1) cover letter, (2) resume, (3) contact info for three professional references, (4) and unofficial transcripts to Cassidy Tabata(cmlum@hawaii.edu). Please list the course(s) you are applying for in the subject title. Official transcripts are required upon acceptance.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Inquiries: Curtis Daehler, daehler@hawaii.edu
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