Job Family Group:

Faculty

Time Type:

Full time

Department/Office:

Biology

Exemption Status:

Exempt

Job Description:

The Department of Biology at Trinity University in San Antonio, TX, invites applications for a laboratory coordinator (3-year term, renewable) at the rank of Lecturer. The successful candidate will manage the overall organization and implementation of a multi-section, two-semester undergraduate introductory laboratory course sequence, spanning broad biological content including molecular, cellular, organismal, ecological, and evolutionary principles. The laboratory coordinator will teach three lab sections per semester. Lecturers are fully integrated into the life of the department and are expected to advise students and contribute to departmental service. The starting date is 10 August 2026.
Candidates must have a Masters or Ph.D. in biology or a closely related field and previous teaching experience, and demonstrated experience in field and/or laboratory research. Candidates with experience in the organization and coordination of a multi-section laboratory course, involving supervision of student teaching assistants, are preferred. The laboratory coordinator will have opportunities to design, develop, and implement laboratory curricula in collaboration with other faculty, and with support from university pedagogy resources, and candidates with experience developing curricula are preferred. Collaboration is an important component of this position; successful candidates should demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Trinity University is a secular, independent, private institution, founded in 1869. Trinity offers high-quality science, liberal arts, and preprofessional programs as represented by the four schools (STEM, Arts & Humanities, Social Science and Civic Engagement, and Business) to approximately 2,500 undergraduate students from the U.S. and more than 45 countries. The attractive campus overlooks downtown San Antonio, a city rich in heritage and ethnic diversity. Additional information can be found on the Resource Guide to Trinity & San Antonio.

The Department of Biology is one of eight departments in the D. R. Semmes School of Science, endowed with a gift of $26 million that in part supports student research and faculty development. The D. R. Semmes School of Science is housed in the Center for the Sciences and Innov ation, an innovative and collaborative hub for interdisciplinary research and teaching.

The Department of Biology is housed in Trinity's state-of-the-art Center for Sciences and Innovation, serving majors in Biology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Neuroscience, Environmental Studies, and Global Public Health.

Both the Department of Biology and the University as a whole value and safeguard academic freedom for faculty members in their teaching and scholarship. Trinity is guided by a set of core values and is committed to implementing practices in pursuit of an inclusive campus for all students, faculty, and staff to feel welcomed and engaged in a community of learning.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Teaching sections of the core two-semester introductory biology laboratory courses (9/9)
* Coordinating the preparation of laboratory materials
* Academic advising of Biology majors, and others as assigned
* Scheduling office hours for students
* Contributing to department service activities
* Recruiting and supervision of teaching assistants for introductory lab sections

APPOINTMENT DETAILS
This will be a 9-month appointment (9 or 12-month disbursement) with a starting date of 10 August 2026, for an initial three-year term, with an informal first-year and a formal second-year review, as per Faculty and Staff Handbook Review Schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
Required: Candidates must have at minimum a Masters in biology or a closely related field
Preferred: Ph. D. in biology or a closely related field

EXPERIENCE
Required: Previous teaching and demonstrated experience in field and/or laboratory research.
Preferred: Candidates with experience in the organization and coordination of a multi-section laboratory course, involving supervision of student teaching assistants, are preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is completed in teaching laboratory and office environments. Must be able to move about freely. Physical demands are light; all lifting is less than 50 pounds.

ATTENDANCE
Maintaining and satisfying minimum on-site attendance (classroom and office hours attendance) is an essential function of this position. All employees in this position are required to satisfy this requirement.

HOW TO APPLY
For internal applicants, please apply through Workday using the 'Jobs Hub' application, see instructions provided here.

For external applicants, when starting the application, select "Apply Manually." Only complete fields with a red asterisk, which are required.

Please create your Workday application account using a personal email address, as you will need to maintain access to this account throughout the pre-hire process, if selected.

For all applicants, you do not need to complete the "(Work) Experience," "Education," "Certifications," or "Languages" fields - these details will be provided in your curriculum vitae.

In the "Application Documents" field, please upload the following as seen below.

• A cover letter that addresses the candidate's interest in and qualifications for the position. Include contact information for three professional references.

• A 250-500 word teaching philosophy statement that addresses laboratory organizational experience and a plan for coordinating multiple lab sections with multiple instructors.

• A current curriculum vitae.

• Please include a 500-800 word reflection on the following prompt: "Intentional Inclusion is a core value at Trinity University. Please provide a brief reflection on the ways that you might contribute to cultivating an environment where people feel welcomed, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential. Provide examples of how that relates to your teaching, advising and other professional activities."

CONTACT INFORMATION
Dr. Ryan Gilley, Search Committee Chair, Department of Biology, at rgilley@trinity.edu
Or by
Lab Coordinator search administrator
Crystal Ramos
cramos@trinity.edu

Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting an application. If you have revisions needed to an application already submitted or need help submitting an application, please contact Human Resources at 210-999-7507 or email humanresources@trinity.edu.