Biology Specialist
Posted on Jun 24, 2026
Posting Details
Position Information
| Posting Number | SF2546P |
|---|---|
| Position Title | Biology Specialist |
| Position Type | Professional/Salaried |
| Department | Science in Motion - Troy |
| Division | College of Education and Behavioral Sciences |
| Campus | Troy |
| Work Status | Full-Time (FT) |
| Temporary | No |
| Location | Troy - T01 |
| Job Summary | The AMSTI/ASIM program at Troy University is seeking a qualified master teacher to work as a Biology Specialist with the Alabama Science in Motion Project. The position is responsible for the daily operations of the biology component of Science in Motion, including visits to high school biology classrooms in the Troy In-Service Region; and on-going documentation of equipment usage. |
| Minimum Qualifications | 1. Alabama Teaching certificate in Biology or General Science and certified to teach Biology at the high school level 2. Minimum of three years of experience teaching biology 3. Strong content background in biology (including appropriate laboratory safety procedures) 4. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with administrators, teachers, and students 5. Strong computer skills 6. Excellent communication skills 7. Demonstrated workshop leadership skills 8. Demonstrated interest in science outreach programs and activities 9. Completion of all available ASIM training 10. Valid driver’s license |
| Preferred Qualifications | 1. Master’s degree in Biology or General Science |
| Will this position require driving (personal vehicle, university vehicle, utility vehicle, or golf cart) in order to perform the job duties? | Driving is a primary responsibility |
| Work Hours | To be determined |
| List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position | Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs Ability to climb in and out of large vehicles |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibility? | No |
| Posting Date | 06/24/2026 |
| Closing Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | Position is funded by external sponsor agency. Troy University is under no obligation to maintain this position if funding from external source is reduced or ceased. |
| Quick Link | https://www.troyuniversityjobs.com/postings/47693 |
Reference Letters
Reference Letters
| Solicit References Through the System? | No |
|---|---|
| Last Day a Reference Provider Can Submit Reference | |
| Applicant Special Instructions | Qualified applications will be made available to the department/committee for review immediately upon submission. We ask that you provide email addresses for your reference providers and please be certain that the email addresses you list are accurate. If you are selected as a candidate for consideration by the department/committee, an instructional email will be sent to your reference providers to ask that they submit a reference letter on your behalf via a link to our reference portal. Separate reference letters will be requested for each position to which you apply (if applicable), so your reference providers will be contacted separately for each application on which you list them. Reference letters will not be copied from one application to another. You can assure your reference providers that our system is secure and that all letters are confidential. If your reference providers have trouble using the reference portal, please advise them to contact jobs@troy.edu. |
Supplemental Questions
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- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Troy University employment website (www.troyuniversityjobs.com)
- Chronicle of Higher Education
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(Open Ended Question)
- * Regarding your current employment status, please select one of the following:
- Not a current Troy University employee
- Current part-time Troy employee (including adjunct faculty)
- Current full-time Troy employee - initial appraisal period complete
- Current full-time Troy employee - still within initial appraisal period (six months for new employees and three months for promoted employees)
- * Do you have a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have a Alabama Teaching certificate in Biology or General Science and certified to teach Biology at the high school level?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have a minimum of three years of experience teaching biology, and strong content background in biology (including appropriate laboratory safety procedures)?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of References
- Unofficial Transcript 1
- Unofficial Transcript 2
- Letter of Reference 1
- Letter of Reference 2
- Letter of Reference 3