Instructional Laboratory Director

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Boston University is hiring a full-time Instructional Laboratory Director to begin in June of 2008. The Director will oversee all administrative, financial, and personnel actions related to the teaching laboratories in biology. In addition, the Lab Director will teach laboratory sessions in introductory biology as well as an advanced laboratory techniques course. The Director will also supervise and train teaching fellows and laboratory supervisors to ensure smooth operations of the labs. Finally, this individual will develop instructional materials, conduct research, and publish in these fields.

We require a Ph.D. in biological sciences, broad knowledge base in ecology, behavior, evolution, molecular biology, cell biology and physiology, some teaching experience at the college level and 2-5 years of related experience.  

To apply, please go to Boston University’s HR section on our website at www.bu.edu/hr and search for tracking code 4448/B268.