Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology (one-year)
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Job Summary
Position Summary
The Biology Department at Gannon University is accepting applications for a nine-month Visiting Assistant Professor position beginning August 2026. We seek a broadly trained biologist to join our existing faculty in providing high-quality instructional experiences to undergraduate students. Preference will be given to candidates currently holding a Ph.D. and those with previous teaching experience. Candidates who are ABD and will receive their degree before June 30 2026 will be considered. The successful candidate will teach 24 credit hours in the academic year (lectures 3 credits labs 2 credits) including courses in our introductory majors sequence (cell/molecular and organismal courses) upper-level electives in their field(s) of expertise and other courses in the curriculum as needed. Preference will be given to individuals who can teach anatomy and physiology microbiology and/or upper-level molecular biology lecture and lab courses to science and health science majors. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should apply online and applications should include (1) a cover letter (2) curriculum vitae (3) unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts (official required for hire) (4) a statement of teaching philosophy and (5) contact information for three references from which recommendations can be requested. The Biology Department supports the universitys commitment to equity diversity and inclusion and actively encourages women BIPOC and all under-represented minorities to apply.
Physical Demands
Typical of an active academic office and laboratory setting.
Required Qualifications
Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Biology or a related discipline or will have earned their Ph.D. by June 30 2026. Candidates must possess effective interpersonal written and oral communication skills and an ability to be an effective team member. Candidates must be able to support and promote the Universitys inclusive Mission its Catholic identity and its liberal arts and professional education traditions.
The Biology Department at Gannon University is accepting applications for a nine-month Visiting Assistant Professor position beginning August 2026. We seek a broadly trained biologist to join our existing faculty in providing high-quality instructional experiences to undergraduate students. Preference will be given to candidates currently holding a Ph.D. and those with previous teaching experience. Candidates who are ABD and will receive their degree before June 30 2026 will be considered. The successful candidate will teach 24 credit hours in the academic year (lectures 3 credits labs 2 credits) including courses in our introductory majors sequence (cell/molecular and organismal courses) upper-level electives in their field(s) of expertise and other courses in the curriculum as needed. Preference will be given to individuals who can teach anatomy and physiology microbiology and/or upper-level molecular biology lecture and lab courses to science and health science majors. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should apply online and applications should include (1) a cover letter (2) curriculum vitae (3) unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts (official required for hire) (4) a statement of teaching philosophy and (5) contact information for three references from which recommendations can be requested. The Biology Department supports the universitys commitment to equity diversity and inclusion and actively encourages women BIPOC and all under-represented minorities to apply.
Physical Demands
Typical of an active academic office and laboratory setting.
Required Qualifications
Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Biology or a related discipline or will have earned their Ph.D. by June 30 2026. Candidates must possess effective interpersonal written and oral communication skills and an ability to be an effective team member. Candidates must be able to support and promote the Universitys inclusive Mission its Catholic identity and its liberal arts and professional education traditions.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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