Jobs in Pembroke

The Mountain Lake Biological Station seeks applications to fill a non-tenure-track Lecturer position during the 2024 summer academic term to teach courses in field biology. Advanced undergraduate and graduate-level field biology courses are offered in areas such as ecological genetics, community ecology, population biology, and behavioral ecology. Taxon-focused courses might include mammalogy, ornithology, herpetology, entomology, mycology, and botany. The anticipated enrollment is 12 students. Courses satisfy lab credit for Biology Majors. Courses run for three weeks. Instructors live and work at the Station for the duration of the course.

Compensation will be in the form of wages per course with no benefits.

This is a wage position that is not eligible for leave or other benefits and is limited to 1500 hours of work in a year. For more information, refer to the Wage Employment link :

To apply, please submit an application online through Workday at and attach a current CV / Resume, Cover Letter, and the contact information for 3 references. Search on requisition number : R0059285.

Questions related to the application process may be directed to Jen Krahn, Sr. HR Specialist at

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. This position will require an Education Verification and DMV check.

A terminal degree in Biology or related field is expected but not required. A valid driver's license in good standing is preferred.

Field courses can be physically demanding, and participants should be willing to embrace long hours outdoors in sometimes rugged environments and in all weather conditions.

The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.