Special Instructor of Biological Sciences - Ecology, Evolution, Environmental Biology

Position Information

The Department of Biological Sciences at Oakland University invites applicants for a full-time faculty position in the area of Ecology, Evolution, & Environmental Biology to be filled by August 15, 2026. The appointment, as a Special Instructor, is a full-time, teaching-track faculty position leading to job security, the equivalent of tenure. Special Instructors are expected to teach three classes per semester in the Fall and Winter semesters and to participate in service and program development activities.

Job Description Summary

The successful candidate is expected to teach lecture and laboratory/field courses to support our new Bachelor of Science degree program in Ecology, Evolution, & Environmental Biology (EEEB), as part of a team of faculty and instructors within the department. Possible courses might include lecture or lab/field courses in Introductory Biology, Evolution, Ecology, Evolutionary Ecology, Invertebrate Zoology, Botany, or other courses within the EEEB curriculum.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Ecology, Evolution, Environmental Biology, or a related field
• Experience teaching lecture and laboratory/field courses in this area
• Demonstrated ability to implement evidence-based and inclusive teaching practices
• Demonstrated experience in course development, teaching courses at multiple levels (introductory vs. advanced), and designing courses in different modalities (e.g., online vs. in person)

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, applications should be submitted by January 5, 2026. https://jobs.oakland.edu/postings/36185

School/College & Department/Program Summary

The Department of Biological Sciences (https://www.oakland.edu/biology/) is a dynamic department with state of the art instructional labs and nearly 700 majors. It is part of the university’s College of Arts and Sciences. Courses offered by the Department of Biological Sciences service multiple majors and programs including majors in Biology, Biomedical Science, Health Sciences, and pre-Nursing.

More About Oakland University

The University is located on 1,443 acres of scenic land in the cities of Rochester Hills and Auburn Hills in Oakland County, Michigan. The University offers 142 bachelor’s degree programs and 138 graduate degree and certificate programs. Academics include programs in the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business Administration, School of Education and Human Services, School of Engineering and Computer Science, School of Health Sciences, School of Medicine and School of Nursing. As an anchor institution in southeastern Michigan that is dedicated to building ongoing, collaborative relationships, Oakland University embraces community and civic engagement to enhance the lives of its students and positively impact the broader community.

Pay Basis

N/A

Open Date

10/29/2025

Open Until Filled

Yes

Job Category

Full-time Faculty

EEO Statement

Oakland University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.