Assistant Professor of the Practice in Biology

Wesleyan Assurance Society•Middletown, CT

57d•Onsite

About The Position

The Biology Department at Wesleyan University seeks an assistant professor of the practice (non-tenure-track) with broad training in biology beginning July 1, 2027. This position will have a 3-2 teaching load. The candidate will primarily be responsible for teaching sections of introductory biology lecture and lab, including genetics and molecular biology. We seek a colleague who will engage with science education research and apply that knowledge to their pedagogy. Special consideration will be given to candidates with experience teaching to diverse student populations. Applicants are required to have a Ph.D. in Biology or a related field in hand by the time of appointment to be hired as an Assistant Professor of the Practice; a successful candidate may be hired as an Instructor if the candidate does not have a Ph.D. in hand at the time of appointment, but will complete the Ph.D. in Biology or related field within one year of hire. Additional duties include advising and mentoring students, and participating in faculty governance at the departmental and university level. We are searching for an individual who can contribute to our undergraduate curriculum and is committed to liberal arts education in a culturally diverse campus community. Wesleyan University is a selective liberal-arts university with Ph.D. programs in Natural Sciences and Mathematics and in Music. The departmental and multidisciplinary programs provide a stimulating, interactive intellectual environment supported by excellent teaching and research facilities.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Biology or a related field in hand by the time of appointment (or completion within one year of hire if hired as an Instructor).
Broad training in biology.
Ability to teach introductory biology lecture and lab, including genetics and molecular biology.
Commitment to liberal arts education.
Commitment to fostering an inclusive community.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching to diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

Teaching sections of introductory biology lecture and lab, including genetics and molecular biology.
Engaging with science education research and applying that knowledge to pedagogy.
Advising and mentoring students.
Participating in faculty governance at the departmental and university level.
Contributing to the undergraduate curriculum.
Committing to liberal arts education in a culturally diverse campus community.