The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a part-time Lecturer position for the summer term at the Pymatuning Laboratory of Ecology in Linesville, PA from 19 May – 6 June 2025. This position is outside of the tenure stream and involves teaching the field course BIOSC 1160 Forest Ecology. This is an intensive, three-week class that meets Monday-Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Minimum qualifications are a PhD degree in biology or a related field with some teaching experience, preferred qualifications are publication of post-graduate research work in a relevant field, experience teaching a field course, and experience teachingForest Ecology or a similar course.
The Pymatuning Laboratory of Ecology is a field station located in Northwestern Pennsylvania. Further information about the field station and the Department of Biological Sciences is available at https://www.biology.pitt.edu/facilities/pymatuning. Instructors are reimbursed for travel to and from the site and are housed in cabins. The board includes Monday breakfast through Friday lunch, and the cabins are equipped with kitchens.
To apply, candidates should submit PDF documents of the following to Talent Center (http://join.pitt.edu): (a) a letter of application, (b) a current CV, (c) copies of teaching evaluations, if applicable, (d) names of two individuals who could provide letters of reference, and (e) a brief description of how your teaching or service demonstrates a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Applications will be reviewed starting 10 February 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. The appointments require administrative and budgetary approval. The Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences is committed to building and fostering a culturally diverse environment, so the ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in support of a diverse community is essential.
Additional required documents; copies of teaching evaluations, if applicable. At least two names of two individuals who could provide letters of referenceand a brief description of how your teaching or service demonstrates a commitment to diversity and inclusion.