Reports to:Dean, School of Arts & Sciences Position Type: Part-time Salary: $2,432.00 per one-credit lab (possible total $7,297 for all three labs) Deadline: Rolling Target Start Date: Spring 2026
Menlo College seeks a qualified instructor to offer Human Biology Lab (BIO 102) to non-major undergraduate students. BIO 102 is the lab component for BIO 101 Human Biology, which covers the creation and function of the human organism. The Spring 2026 sections we are seeking to fill will meet on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 6:10 pm to 8:50 pm. Candidates can also apply to teach one section with compensation adjusted for one credit.
The successful candidate should have received an earned doctorate or MS in Biology or in a related field prior to the start of the Spring 2026 semester (January 2026). Preference will be given to candidates with a strong record of effective undergraduate teaching as the instructor of record. Candidates must be able and qualified to teach undergraduate biology classes. They must also possess strong interpersonal skills and be able to work in a collaborative and collegial environment.
The position reports directly to the Dean of Arts & Sciences. The successful candidate will collaborate with Assistant Professor of Biology Dr. Wei Gordon to ensure effective coordination of Human Biology curriculum/sections and assessments of student learning.
Menlo College is a small, diverse, in-person four-year not-for-profit college with limited graduate program offerings. The undergraduate curriculum is designed to prepare students for careers while integrating their studies within a liberal arts foundation. The College is located in Silicon Valley, which allows students a variety of internship experiences and real-world learning. Menlo is a small but growing school (~800 students) that offers small classes that allow close faculty-student interaction. Menlo College is also a federally recognized Minority Serving Institution (MSI), both as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and as an Asian American, Native American, and Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI). One-third of Menlo College students are first-generation.
Submitted applications should include an electronic letter of interest and a current CV as PDF attachments. Please submit materials to:
Menlo College
Attn: Human Resources Department
1000 El Camino Real, Atherton, CA 94027-4301
Or via email to hr@menlo.edu
Menlo College is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity. All prospective Menlo College employees are required to satisfy a background check, as well as clearance annually for the operation of a motor vehicle on behalf of Menlo College.
