Biology Instructor

Primary Purpose and Essential Functions

The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of the Pacific invites applications for a three-semester, full-time Instructor position starting January 2, 2026. Non-tenure-track faculty members collaborate in fulfilling the University’s mission to provide a superior, student-centered learning experience integrating liberal arts and professional education and preparing individuals for lasting achievement and responsible leadership in their careers and communities. University of the Pacific is located in Stockton, California, named as the most racially and ethnically diverse big city in the United States in a 2020 US News & World Special Report.

Essential Functions : Non-tenure track faculty members engage primarily in teaching. Teaching responsibilities may include General Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, and potentially Microbiology depending on the candidate’s expertise. Teaching responsibilities will be 3 courses over each semester. Research is not an expectation of this position. However, shared space and resources could be provided to allow applicants to maintain research projects and engage undergraduate research students if desired. Area of specialization is open.

University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways sociocultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socioeconomic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.

Screening of applications will commence on October 10, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in biology, or a closely related field.

One (1) year educational or professional experience in the area of instructional responsibility.

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee. Job requires extended periods of sitting and repetitive hand / wrist motion while using computer keyboard; job often requires standing during lecture periods, when teaching in lab or during research; occasional walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping and reaching. Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed during standard hours; Additional hours may be required to meet business needs or deadlines. Hiring Range $68,640 (We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, internal equity, as well as organizational considerations when extending an offer.)