Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology

Ferrum College•Ferrum, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Ferrum College invites applications and nominations for a visiting, non-tenure-track position in Biology and Agricultural Sciences. This is a one-year position with the possibility of renewal. Faculty in this position will be expected to teach introductory courses to majors and special topics courses of general interest for non-majors as well as the specialty courses listed below. The successful applicant will hold a joint position in the Agricultural Sciences and Biology Programs and be required to teach Plant Biology, Sustainable Landscape Design, Plant Propagation and Greenhouse Management. The College recognizes the ever-growing demand for sustainable landscaping and wishes to take advantage of the opportunities of the region in which the College is located. The ability to teach upper-level courses in Field Botany, Soil Science, and/or Quantitative Environmental Methods and Statistics would be advantageous. Applicants with research interests in sustainability and community engagement, are encouraged to apply as there are many opportunities to collaborate in new initiatives with colleagues in Environmental Studies and other programs across campus. Candidates will be expected to develop a research program that involves undergraduates, is attainable given our resources and, ideally, involves engagement with/in the local community. In order of importance, successful applicants will be expected to be an inspiring and dedicated teacher, to engage in campus and local service, and to maintain an active research program.

Requirements

Conferred Ph.D. in Biology by August 2026
Demonstrate a record of teaching experience
Evidence of ability to teach effectively at the undergraduate level
Commitment to a robust liberal studies education
Evidence of ongoing scholarship, publication, and/or presentation activity through appropriate professional venues and involvement in scholarly projects.

Nice To Haves

Ability to teach upper-level courses in Field Botany, Soil Science, and/or Quantitative Environmental Methods and Statistics
Research interests in sustainability and community engagement

Responsibilities

Teach a 4/4 teaching load, with optional experiential May Term (eTerm).
Serve as mentors and advisors to students.
Supervise internships.
Engage in campus and local service.
Maintain an active research program.
Develop a research program that involves undergraduates, is attainable given our resources and, ideally, involves engagement with/in the local community.
Participate in leadership activities and fulfill leadership roles pertaining to faculty governance at the College-wide, School, Program, and disciplinary level.