Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open to the public

Position Status: Full-Time, Regular 

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: Commensurate with rank and experience

Salary Range: $72,000 to $74,000

Closing Date: TBD

Location: 4200 Connecticut Avenue, NW

Brief Description of Duties
The Biology Instructor / Biology Lab Manager provides instructional support, technical leadership, and day-to-day management of biology laboratories in the Division of Sciences and Mathematics within the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) at the University of the District of Columbia (UDC). In addition to managing laboratory operations, this position includes teaching responsibilities at the introductory level, helping to ensure continuity between laboratory instruction and lecture content. The individual in this role plays a critical part in supporting both the academic and operational functions of the biology program. This includes teaching a lower-level (100-level) biology lecture and lab section each semester, preparing and maintaining instructional laboratory spaces and equipment, ensuring safety and compliance, supervising student assistants, and collaborating with faculty on curriculum delivery and lab readiness. This position serves as a liaison between the Division and university service units, playing an integral role in maintaining efficient, safe, and high-quality laboratory operations. The Biology Instructor / Lab Manager supports the university’s educational, research, and outreach missions by ensuring that laboratory environments are conducive to student learning and faculty teaching.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach one lower-level (100-level) biology lecture and lab section per semester.
• Provide leadership and operational support for biology instructional labs, ensuring their readiness for scheduled coursework.
• Assist in preparing budgets for laboratory equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Set up laboratory equipment and materials for teaching experiments, based on course syllabi and instructional goals.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and coordinate repairs for laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Train faculty, staff, and students in proper lab procedures and safety practices.
• Oversee the storage, classification, and cataloging of lab materials, reagents, and teaching aids.
• Ensure all lab operations are compliant with UDC and local safety and environmental regulations.
• Supervise student assistants and coordinate work-study assignments as needed.
• Collaborate with faculty and serve as liaison to Procurement and other administrative offices.
• Monitor and maintain accurate records of lab usage, inventories, and equipment condition.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Master’s degree in Biology or a closely related field.
• Prior experience teaching biology at the college level, especially introductory/lower-level courses.
• At least two years of experience in a laboratory setting, preferably in an academic or teaching environment.
• Working knowledge of laboratory equipment, instrumentation, and safety standards.
• Demonstrated ability to support faculty and students in a lab setting.
• Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently or as part of a team.
• Familiarity with digital recordkeeping and inventory systems is a plus.
• "Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated expertise in microbiology

Physical Demands

• Work involves walking, standing, bending, and lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Tasks may require handling of chemicals, biological materials, and operation of technical lab equipment.

• A minimum of five years of research and teaching experience in post-secondary/higher education setting
• Demonstrated innovative approach to teaching and a willingness to continuously update teaching and learning strategies with new advancements in technology
• Mentored students conducting undergraduate or graduate research and presenting their research at national conferences and publishing in peer reviewed journals
• Knowledge of current national initiatives, changes and emerging trends in STEM education
• Evidence of having secured research funding from private, Federal or state sources

Information to Applicant

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is in the collective bargaining unit represented by National Education Association (NEA) and you may be required to pay an agency service fee through direct payroll deduction.

Employment Benefits: Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia' s retirement plan (TIAA-CREF).

Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability.  Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act.  In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act.  Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated.  Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference:  Applicants claiming veteran's preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Residency Preference: The Residency Preference Amendment Act of 1988, D.C. Law 7-203, created a system in which provides that any applicant for employment in the Career or Educational Services who is a bona fide resident of the District of Columbia may claim a residency reference at the time of application. An applicant selected for an appointment based on District residency will be required to submit no less than eight (8) proofs of bona fide District residency. Bona fide District residency must be maintained from the date of appointment to the position for seven (7) consecutive years. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the (7) year period will result in forfeiture of employment.

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation.  The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia.  The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Human Resources Only.

Contact Information:  All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at (202) 274-5380.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please visit: http://www.udc.edu/equal opportunity/.