Colleagues, My department is searching for a non-tenure track faculty member with a specialty in ecology & evolution. The link to apply: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/186357 (emphasis in Ecology/Evolution). We also have a similar position in Cell/Molecular Biology (posting #185517). Job Description: The faculty of the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of South Carolina, Columbia campus invites applications for a full time, professional-track position at the rank of Instructor to begin August 16, 2025. The position is a 9-month appointment with a teaching load of 8 courses in Introductory Biology with an emphasis on Ecology/Evolution over the 9-months (or the equivalent of 12 credit hours of courses each academic semester). This is an annual appointment that may be renewed contingent upon Dean's approval, satisfactory performance, departmental needs, and the availability of funding. The successful candidate will teach multiple sections of introductory biology, which may include a combination of BIOL 101 (Biological Principles I; Introductory survey of macromolecules, cell structure and function, genetics and molecular biology), BIOL 102 (Biological Principles II; Introductory survey of plant and animal development, physiology, ecology, and evolution), and/or BIOL 110 (General Biology; Basic biological concepts and issues for non-biology majors). The 4:4 teaching load is equivalent to teaching 12 credit hours of courses each semester. These 12 hours can be any combination of lectures as needed by the department. The Department of Biological Sciences is a multidisciplinary unit of approximately 1,800 undergraduate students, 70 graduate students, 35 tenure-line, and 22 professional-line faculty representing a broad range of research areas (www.biol.sc.edu). USC (www.sc.edu) is comprised of the state's flagship university in Columbia (founded in 1801 and currently one of the top 50 "Best Colleges" according to U.S. News and World Report). Applications must include: (1) a cover letter, (2) a curriculum vita, (3) a statement of teaching interests, experience, and expertise (1-2 pages), and (4) the names and email addresses of 3 references. Professional references will be contacted directly by the Chair of the Search Committee, and letters will be requested on the candidate's behalf. Review of applications will begin on 05/01/2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries about this position may be directed to Dr. Amanda P. Zeigler, Undergraduate Director, Department of Biological Sciences polsona@mailbox.sc.edu; phone 803-777-2518). Cheers, Jeff Jeffry L. Dudycha Professor Dept. of Biological Sciences University of South Carolina Columbia, SC 29208 dudycha [at] biol.sc.edu http://www.tangledbank.org tw: JLDudycha "Dudycha, Jeff" (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)