Special Instructor of Biological Sciences - Vertebrate Zoology & Animal Behavior
Special Instructor of Biological Sciences - Vertebrate Zoology & Animal Behavior
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12-05-2025
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The Department of Biological Sciences at Oakland University invites applicants for a fulltime faculty position in the area of Vertebrate Zoology & Animal Behavior to be filled by August 15 2025. The appointment as a Special Instructor is a fulltime teachingtrack 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. The successful candidate is expected to teach lecture and laboratory/field courses related to Vertebrate Zoology and Animal Behavior at both the undergraduate and graduate levels as part of a team of faculty and instructors within the department.
Minimum Qualifications
The candidate must have a Ph.D. in Zoology or a related field and experience teaching lecture field and laboratory courses in Animal Behavior and Vertebrate Zoology. Candidates must also demonstrate experience with or a commitment to diversity and inclusion including the ability to implement evidencebased and inclusive teaching practices. Candidates with demonstrated experience in course and program development teaching courses at multiple levels (introductory vs. advanced) designing courses in different modalities (e.g. online vs. in person) and developing community engagement or service learning opportunities for students will be considered favorably. Oakland University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.
The Department of Biological Sciences at Oakland University invites applicants for a fulltime faculty position in the area of Vertebrate Zoology & Animal Behavior to be filled by August 15 2025. The appointment as a Special Instructor is a fulltime teachingtrack 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. The successful candidate is expected to teach lecture and laboratory/field courses related to Vertebrate Zoology and Animal Behavior at both the undergraduate and graduate levels as part of a team of faculty and instructors within the department.
Minimum Qualifications
The candidate must have a Ph.D. in Zoology or a related field and experience teaching lecture field and laboratory courses in Animal Behavior and Vertebrate Zoology. Candidates must also demonstrate experience with or a commitment to diversity and inclusion including the ability to implement evidencebased and inclusive teaching practices. Candidates with demonstrated experience in course and program development teaching courses at multiple levels (introductory vs. advanced) designing courses in different modalities (e.g. online vs. in person) and developing community engagement or service learning opportunities for students will be considered favorably. Oakland University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.
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