Description
Teach undergraduate and graduate biology courses, develop curricula, mentor students, and conduct and publish research while contributing service to the department and profession.
- • Deliver lectures and active-learning sessions across biology subdisciplines.
- • Assess and grade coursework, labs, assignments, and papers.
- • Design, administer, and grade examinations, delegating as appropriate.
- • Supervise and ensure safety in student laboratories.
- • Stay current in biology through literature, conferences, and collaboration.
- • Maintain attendance, grades, and required academic records.
- • Lead and moderate class discussions.
- • Design, evaluate, and revise biology curricula, syllabi, and instructional methods.
- • Advise students on coursework, research paths, and career options.
- • Hold regular office hours for advising and support.
- • Supervise undergraduate and graduate teaching, internships, and research projects.
- • Select textbooks, reagents, and laboratory equipment.
- • Collaborate with colleagues on teaching innovations and research.
- • Conduct original biological research and publish in peer-reviewed venues.
- • Serve on departmental and institutional committees.
- • Participate in recruitment, registration, and student placement.
- • Write grant proposals to secure research funding.
- • Undertake administrative duties, such as program coordination or area leadership.
- • Advise student organizations and clubs.
- • Curate readings and bibliographies for courses.
- • Provide professional consulting to government, NGOs, or industry.
- • Develop laboratory exercises, syllabi, assignments, and handouts.
- • Provide extra help and tutoring outside class.
- • Organize field trips and other experiential learning.
- • Peer-review manuscripts for scholarly journals.
- • Engage in campus and community outreach and presentations.
- • Oversee maintenance and safe operation of laboratory equipment.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
