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

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

For full consideration, applications should be submitted by January 5, 2026.
/36185 The application process must be completed online. Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement including teaching philosophy, and unofficial transcripts. Applicants are encouraged to also upload an example of a recent course syllabus. In addition, names and contact information for three letters of recommendation must be provided. The application system will contact the letter writers via email and provide them with instructions for uploading their letters.

Inquiries should be addressed to:
Dr. Thomas Raffel, Department of Biological Sciences (raffel).

Job Title:

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

Requisition No.: 0000794

Job Description Summary 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.

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 The candidate must have a Ph.D. in Ecology, Evolution, Environmental Biology, or a related field, have experience teaching lecture and laboratory/field courses in this area, and demonstrate the ability to implement evidence‑based and inclusive teaching practices. Candidates will be considered favorably if they have 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).

The Department of Biological Sciences (
https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./) 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.

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. Learn more about Oakland University’s Mission & Vision and Strategic Plan
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Open Date: 10/29/2025

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Job Category:
Full‑time Faculty

Oakland University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts (unofficial)
• Teaching Statement

Optional Documents

• Sample Syllabus

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