FA26 Lecturer Pool (School of Life Sciences)

FA26 Lecturer Pool (School of Life Sciences) Salary Depends on Qualifications Location Honolulu, HI Job Type Part-Time Temporary Job Number 2026-00970 Department University of Hawai'i at Manoa - College of Natural Sciences - School of Life Sciences Opening Date 05/11/2026

Position Number:

000

LECX Description Title:

Lecturer Pool (SoLS Fall 2026)

Position Number:

000

LECX Hiring Unit:

C OF NAT SCI, SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES, SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES

Location:

UH at

Manoa Full Time/Part Time:

Part-time Temporary/Permanent:

Temporary Other Conditions:

Appointment to begin August 25, 2026. Lecturers needed to teach the following courses this Fall 2026 semester: 1.

BIOL 301

Marine Ecology and Evolution (3 cr) Ecological and evolutionary factors creating and maintaining patterns of biological diversity in major marine ecosystems. Emphasis on the biphasic life histories of many marine organisms. The development of quantitative skills and critical thinking. 2.

BIOL 301L

Marine Ecology and Evolution Lab (2 cr x 3 sections) 3-hr lab: Laboratory to accompany

BIOL 301. A

significant portion of class time is dedicated to writing instruction, and requires a minimum of 4,000 words of graded writing. 3.

MICR 351

Biology of Microorganisms (3 cr) Anatomy, chemistry, physiology, genetics, development, and environmental interactions of microorganisms. 4. BOT 201 Plant Evolutionary Diversity (1 cr for 1/3 course load) Significance of evolutionary trends in the plant world, including reproductive, morphological, and life history adaptations by algae, fungi, and vascular plants. 5.

BOT 201L

Plant Evolutionary Diversity Lab (1 cr for half course load) Lab exercises in the morphology and systematics of land plants, fungi, and algae. 6. BOT 480 Algal Diversity and Evolution (4 cr x 3 sections): Principles of algal diversity, structure, and evolution. Identification of common Hawaiian algae. Develops written communication skills with significant attention paid to developing writing skills and emphasis on writing instruction. Minimum Qualifications Available to teach the entire Fall 2026 semester; 0-1 years of experience teaching college-level courses; BS degree, MS degree, or advancement to candidacy in a PhD degree in Biology, Botany, Microbiology, or related field; General knowledge of one or more of the courses listed above.

Desirable Qualifications:

Previous college-level teaching experience; Online teaching experience, demonstrated teaching proficiency, strong scientific writing skills, demonstrated organizational skills; PhD degree in Biology, Botany, Microbiology, or related field. Duties and Responsibilities for all courses: Teach course(s) and/or associated lab sections for the duration of the Fall 2026 semester; Preparing and delivering lectures, writing and grading exams, and other assessments. Meeting with students outside of class time; Additional course-related duties.

To Apply:

Send your (1) cover letter, (2) resume, (3) contact info for three professional references, (4) and unofficial transcripts to Cassidy Tabata(cmlum@hawaii.edu). Please list the course(s) you are applying for in the subject title. Official transcripts are required upon acceptance. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Inquiries:

Curtis Daehler, daehler@hawaii.edu EEO, Clery Act, ADA The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/ Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks. In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/ , or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.

Accommodation Request:

The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/ Employer University of Hawaii Website http://workatuh.hawaii.edu