Visiting Assistant Professor - Biology

St Edwards University • Austin, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

St. Edward's University, a nationally ranked, independent Catholic university and Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure-track position as a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, beginning August 2026. St. Edward's is characterized by its commitment to the Holy Cross educational mission to educate the hearts and minds of a diverse student body that is deeply committed to social justice. Successful candidates will have a passion for teaching undergraduate courses in introductory biology or human anatomy & physiology; additional courses may be assigned depending on the candidate's expertise. There are no formal academic advising or university service responsibilities associated with this position, but opportunities to become involved in the Department, the School of Natural Sciences, and the University will be available.

Requirements

• Master's degree or a minimum of 18 graduate hours in biology or a related field.
• Passion for teaching undergraduate courses in introductory biology or human anatomy & physiology.
• Ability to integrate the University's Holy Cross mission into their work.

Nice To Haves

• PhD in Biology or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and teaching lecture and laboratory courses in General Biology and possibly Human Anatomy & Physiology.
• The standard teaching load is 4 courses (12 contract hours) per semester.
• Teaching other courses in the curriculum as needed and related to the candidate's area of expertise.
• Supervision of undergraduate teaching assistants.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees