Biology Lab Instructor - (Part-time) - Ely

Great Basin College invites applications for a broadly trained Biology Lab Instructor to join our small but dynamic interdisciplinary Science Department at the Ely campus in rural Nevada. We are seeking an instructor with a solid foundation in Biology and Microbiology who is committed to teaching excellence and hands-on student learning. The main teaching responsibility will be for BIOL190 (Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology) and BIOL251 (General Microbiology).

This position plays a key instructional role in supporting science majors and pre-health students through engaging lab-based coursework. Candidates from closely related scientific disciplines are encouraged to apply.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in biology or a closely related field from an accredited

• Experience teaching or assisting in college-level biology and microbiology labs

• Demonstrated ability or strong potential to teach general biology laboratory sections effectively

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters or Ph.D. in Biological Sciences or a related discipline

• Prior college-level teaching experience particularly in laboratory setting

Responsibilities:

• Develop deliver and assess laboratory instruction for assigned courses.

• Conduct hands-on lab sessions on a weekly basis

• Prepare laboratory materials and set up experiments in advance

• Maintain and manage laboratory equipment and inventory

• Order supplies in a timely and organized manner

• Ensure proper adherence to laboratory safety protocols

• Coordinate with faculty and staff across campuses for course alignment and logistics

Salary and Benefits:

Salary is the standard part-time instructor amount based on amount of credits taught.

This is a non-benefits eligible position.

Please note once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter references additional documents sections of the application will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments prior to the committee review of applications please contact

In order to be given full consideration all of the following must be attached to your application.

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter - (optional)

• Contact Information for three Professional References Please make a note if you do not want your present employer contacted unless necessary to determine your qualifications for the position.

• Copy of Unofficial Transcript

Sponsorship

GBC isnot able to support sponsorship for employment. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

As part of the hiring process applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents.

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About Great Basin College

Located in the high desert of rural Nevada Great Basin College is a Carnegie classified baccalaureate and associates degree granting institution embracing a comprehensive hybrid mission to deliver a full four-year liberal arts and sciences community college and applied technical learning curricula. With its main campus in Elko a beautiful site with residential housing and state-of-the-art learning technologies GBC serves the largest geographic area of Nevadas colleges. Great Basin College serves the citizens residing in ten of Nevadas most rural counties covering 86514 square miles and bordering five states. This service area includes centers in Battle Mountain Ely Pahrump and Winnemucca. Additionally satellite locations can be found in twenty other frontier communities.

Our vast geography is known for its spectacular mountain ranges and picturesque valleys providing a myriad of outdoor recreational opportunities. In addition Elko is home to several well-known western museums and the world renown National Cowboy Poetry Gathering begun 35 years ago to honor and share the traditions of Western storytelling nurturing the expressive culture of the American West.

GBC provides a private college experience with public college affordable access to postsecondary education in an environment that embraces and respects all cultures. It stands among the most innovative colleges in America integrating many disciplines into single courses and programs helping students to develop critical thinking and self-directed learning skills. Graduates of Great Basin College are fully prepared to enter their chosen careers with the knowledge and confidence to succeed in the global marketplace.