Teaching Professor, Biology

Xavier University • Cincinnati, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Xavier University invites applications for a non-tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Biology to begin in Fall 2026. The individual must hold at least a M.S. degree in an area of the biological sciences, with experience relevant to anatomy and physiology strongly preferred. This is not a remote position. Xavier University is part of the 500-year-old Jesuit Catholic tradition of academic excellence in the liberal arts. Guided by our mission and values, we welcome and support members from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. We are firmly committed to open and free inquiry, deliberately seek out multiple perspectives, and strive to create a campus where everyone feels a strong sense of belonging. Our campus is located in the vibrant and thriving city of Cincinnati. With its concentration of universities, research hospitals, and biotechnology companies, the region offers extensive opportunities for faculty to collaborate with community partners in developing research initiatives and immersive learning experiences. Xavier is a member of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities as well as the Big East Conference. The university continues to grow, with a strong focus on biomedical sciences and the proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine. Xavier is classified as a national university in the Carnegie Classifications and was recently recognized among the most innovative schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

Requirements

• Must hold at least a M.S. degree in an area of the biological sciences
• Experience relevant to anatomy and physiology strongly preferred
• Prior experience teaching college student labs, especially anatomy and physiology, is preferred
• Applicants should submit an application letter, curriculum vitae and a statement of teaching philosophy that incorporates how you can support student belonging.

Responsibilities

• Teaching non-science majors’ and allied health majors’ lectures and labs (e.g., Human Biology, Anatomy and Physiology)
• Possibly some majors labs (e.g., Human Physiology, Genetics)
• Service to the department including preparation of one multi-section lab per term
• Preparation of multi-section labs entails the planning and maintenance of course content, coordination with other faculty teaching the corequisite lecture and other sections of the lab, and working with the department lab manager to ensure that materials are ordered and set up correctly.

Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage.
• Tax advantaged accounts including health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and dependent care account.
• Financial security via life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave and holidays.
• Tuition remission for employees and their eligible dependents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior