Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology (Cell and Molecular Focus)
About The Position
The Department of Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Science at Christopher Newport University invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor (VAP) beginning Spring 2026. This is a full-time, non-tenure track appointment through Summer 2027, with the possibility of continuation. The department is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to their success. A Ph.D. in Biology, Environmental Science, or a closely related field is required for appointment at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor. ABD candidates who will not hold the Ph.D. by the time of appointment may be considered for appointment at the rank of Visiting Instructor. We seek a broadly trained biologist with disciplinary expertise in any subfield of cell biology, molecular biology, genetics, and/or physiology. Applicants able to bridge their expertise with environmental science (sensu lato) are especially encouraged to apply and highlight those connections in their letter of interest and teaching statement. The successful candidate will contribute to both undergraduate and graduate teaching in our department and help advance our recent dual-enrollment initiative with regional high school teachers. The VAP will play a key role in this initiative, which is focused on preparing high-school teachers to teach introductory college-level biology, by developing graduate-level coursework for the department's Master of Science in Environmental Science program in their area of expertise. The successful candidate will be expected to offer evening in-person and asynchronous online instruction to help support the growth and development of that initiative as well as our degree-seeking graduate students. In addition, the VAP will also help contribute to existing foundational and upper-level undergraduate courses in the department, with specific assignments based on expertise and departmental needs. The nominal teaching load for this appointment is 4-4.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Biology, Environmental Science, or a closely related field is required for appointment at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor
- Expertise in any subfield of cell biology, molecular biology, genetics, and/or physiology
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds
- Demonstrated commitment to student success
- Applicants able to bridge their expertise with environmental science (sensu lato)
Responsibilities
- Contribute to both undergraduate and graduate teaching
- Advance dual-enrollment initiative with regional high school teachers
- Develop graduate-level coursework for the department's Master of Science in Environmental Science program
- Offer evening in-person and asynchronous online instruction
- Contribute to existing foundational and upper-level undergraduate courses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
