"Introductory Biology Lab Coordinator - Lecturer, Department of Biology, Geology, and Environmental"

The Department of Biology, Geology, and Environmental Science (BGE) at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) College of Arts and Sciences seeks applications for an Introductory Biology Lab Coordinator position beginning August 1, 2026.

We invite applications for a non-tenure track faculty Introductory Biology Lab Coordinator position at the Lecturer level. Candidates must hold an M.S. and/or Ph.D. in Biology, Environmental Science, or a closely related field. Teaching experience is strongly preferred. Responsibilities include teaching multiple sections of various undergraduate laboratory courses in introductory biology, developing and updating curriculum for the laboratory courses, coordinating and co-supervising Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs), serving on appropriate departmental committees, and participating in departmental faculty meetings. The courses the applicant would be expected to teach and manage include but are not limited to Principles of Biology I Laboratory and Principles of Biology II Laboratory. Candidates should also be willing to engage in a variety of instructional modalities, including online instruction, and in assisting the UTC campus in its ability to reach additional goals as specified in UTC’s Strategic Plan.

Requirements for the position include:

• M.S. and/or Ph.D. in Biology, Environmental Science, or closely related field
• Demonstrated experience teaching undergraduate biology laboratory courses
• Ability to coordinate and teach multiple sections of assigned laboratory courses
• Supervisory and/or mentoring experience (e.g., managing GTAs, lab staff, or student workers)
• Experience in development of new laboratory content and/or improving pedagogy to support student success
• Demonstrated potential for effective integration of technology into instruction
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Potential to work collaboratively and cooperatively with faculty and staff within the department, college, and university
• Ability to utilize high impact practices in teaching and student engagement per UTC’s Strategic Plan

To be considered for the position, all applications must include:

• A cover letter addressing qualifications for the position
• An updated curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching experience and philosophy, providing evidence of position requirements
• All unofficial transcripts
• A list of names, titles, and email addresses for three (3) references for confidential letters of recommendation to be requested at later stages in the search process. At least two references must be able to comment on teaching ability.

Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2025. Preference will be given to those qualified candidates who apply before this date. Questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Gretchen Potts, BGE Department Head, at Gretchen-Potts@utc.edu.

About the Department and University of Tennessee at Chattanooga:

BGE has 35 full-time faculty with more than 850 majors distributed between B.S. Biology, B.S. Geology, B.S. Environmental Science, and M.S. Environmental Science degrees.

UTC is in the heart of Tennessee’s fourth-largest city, lies along the dam-controlled Tennessee River in the southern Appalachian fold-and-thrust belt, adjacent to the Cumberland Plateau and within view of the Blue Ridge. Its climate, geography, hydrology, and history contribute to its geologic complexities. Raccoon Mountain Caverns, a 5.5-mile-long limestone cave located just a 15-minute drive from UTC’s campus, was recently donated to BGE. BGE manages the caverns access and use for teaching and to conduct research by our faculty and students.

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is the second-largest campus in the University of Tennessee System and serves a diverse student body of more than 11,000 undergraduate and graduate students through five academic colleges. Since its founding as Chattanooga University in 1886, UTC has established a reputation for excellence built on a unique blend of the private and public traditions of American higher education. Today, UTC brings a passion for excellence in all pursuits and is dedicated to making a difference in our community and in the lives of our students.

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