Fall 2027 Biology Assistant Teaching Professor (Foundational Biology)

Sacred Heart University invites applications from qualified candidates for a full-time non-tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Biology with an anticipated start date of Fall should demonstrate the potential for excellence in undergraduate biology instruction particularly in foundational biology courses for both majors and non-majors while embracing the Universitys student-centered mission and commitment to academic successful candidate will primarily teach in our Concepts in Biology sequence (first year majors Introduction to Biology class) and contribute to instruction in Ecology and/or Microbiology depending on expertise and departmental needs. Candidates with the interest and ability to develop an engaging foundational biology course for non-science majors in their area of expertise are especially encouraged to in sophomore-level Ecology laboratories includes supervising field-based experiences at forest and coastal study sites located within a 25-minute drive of Sacred Heart University in addition to traditional laboratory successful candidate will join a collegial and collaborative department dedicated to excellence in teaching student mentorship and experiential learning. They will be expected to contribute positively to the departments instructional mission while fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment in which all students can : Candidates with an advanced degree in Biology or a related field in the biological sciences are invited to apply (ABD considered). Significant teaching and post-doctoral experiences preferred. Candidates should also support Sacred Heart Universitys intellectual and ethical development of all students and value the Universitys Catholic identity tradition and spirit. Ecology candidates must be able to drive an 8-passenger van to field must include: a letter of applicationcurriculum vitaeadvanced degree transcript (unofficial is sufficient for the application process)a statement describing teaching philosophy. Three current letters of recommendation will be required if selected for a screening interview. Digital application materials must be submitted through the Sacred Heart University Online Application Portal to be of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.