College of Arts and Sciences - Assistant Professor - Biology
About The Position
The Department of Biology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, with a 9-month appointment. The successful candidate will primarily teach introductory-level human physiology and/or microbiology courses, with particular emphasis on supporting the learning and success of first-year and first-generation college students. The anticipated start date is August 15, 2027. The department values high-quality instruction, experiential learning, and student mentorship. Teaching faculty contribute to its educational mission through effective instruction, curriculum development, and supportive learning environments that promote student success. The successful candidate will join a collaborative academic environment focused on evidence-based teaching, curriculum innovation, and meaningful student engagement, with opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, community engagement, and innovative teaching. The department is located in UAB’s Science & Engineering Complex, which includes modern teaching laboratories, research spaces, and technologies supporting hands-on learning and scientific discovery. The College of Arts and Sciences is UAB’s largest academic unit, with 19 academic departments, more than 300 full-time faculty, and more than 40 degree programs.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Biology or a related biological science by August 15, 2027.
- Demonstrated classroom teaching experience.
- Track record of excellence in undergraduate instruction.
Nice To Haves
- Experience teaching human physiology or microbiology with real-world correlations and in conjunction with a laboratory.
- Demonstrated experience working with diverse pre-health majors.
- Experience with large-enrollment classes.
- Strong interest in evidence-based pedagogies and strategies to increase classroom engagement and inclusivity.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate in a team environment to coordinate multi-section courses, align curricula, and share instructional resources.
- Experience teaching a higher-level specialty course such as endocrinology, neurophysiology, embryology, comparative physiology, or another course in the applicant’s area of expertise that strengthens the department’s current curricular offerings.
Responsibilities
- Teach introductory-level human physiology and/or microbiology courses.
- Support the learning and success of first-year and first-generation college students.
- Contribute to effective instruction, curriculum development, and supportive learning environments.
- Where applicable, coordinate multi-section courses, align curricula, and share instructional resources collaboratively.
- Potentially teach a higher-level specialty course that strengthens the department’s curricular offerings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
