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Teaching Lab Instructor

Moscow, ID · On-site

$25/hr

Responsibilities include working with Moscow-based instructor and graduate teaching assistants to offer consistent lab content delivery to students in Coeur d'Alene; maintaining wild-type and mutant ...

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Teaching Lab Instructor

University of Idaho

Moscow, ID • On-site

$25/hr

Part-time

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Posting Details
Classification Information
Posting Number
STH002201P
Employee Category
Student/Temporary
Position Information
Position Title
Teaching Lab Instructor
Location
Coeur d'Alene
Division/College
College of Science
Department
Biological Sciences
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Pay Range
$25 per hour
Full Time/Part Time
Part Time
Work Schedule Summary
Work schedule summary: 5-10 hours per week during the fall semester (August 17 - December 19, 2026). Lab class meets Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 10:30-11:20am starting August 24th. Additional work schedule flexible to meet needs of students and complete required tasks.
Position Responsibilities
Position Summary
Position Summary: The position will serve as a teaching assistant for one section of BIOL 3150 Genetics Lab to be held at the Coeur d'Alene Harbor Center during the Fall 2026 semester. Responsibilities include working with Moscow-based instructor and graduate teaching assistants to offer consistent lab content delivery to students in Coeur d'Alene; maintaining wild-type and mutant lines of Drosophila and equipment and supplies needed for student-led genetic experiments; overseeing safe work practices; mentoring student projects and answering questions; grading student lab reports.
Responsibilities
Job Duty Function
Serving as Teaching Assistant
Job Duties/Responsibilities
working with Moscow-based instructor and graduate teaching assistants to offer consistent lab content delivery to students in Coeur d'Alene; maintaining wild-type and mutant lines of Drosophila and equipment and supplies needed for student-led genetic experiments; overseeing safe work practices; mentoring student projects and answering questions; grading student lab reports.
Percentage Of Time
100
Essential/Marginal
Essential
Position Qualifications
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field
  • Prior coursework in Genetics

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with Drosophila in education or research environment
  • Experience teaching undergraduate laboratory courses
  • Previous student in University of Idaho BIOL 315/3150 Genetics Laboratory

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Posting Information
Posting Date
07/22/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Open until filled, priority review for those who apply by July 29.
Background Check Statement
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates may be required to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement
The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Quicklink for Posting
https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/51861

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