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Job Posting: Biology Lab Instructor

Great Basin College invites applications for a broadly trained Biology Lab Instructor to join our small but dynamic interdisciplinary Science Department at the Pahrump 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:

• Bachelor's degree in biology or a closely related field from an accredited institution
• 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:

• Master's or Ph.D. in Biological Sciences or a related discipline
• Prior college-level teaching experience, particularly in laboratory settings

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.

Exempt: Yes

Full-Time Equivalent: 47.5%

Required Attachment(s):

• 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 is not able to support sponsorship for employment. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Posting Close Date: 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.

Note to Applicant:

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.

NSHE is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person's age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).

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 Nevada's colleges. Great Basin College serves the citizens residing in ten of Nevada's most rural counties, covering 86,514 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 renowned, 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.