Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology (Two Openings)

Whitman College • Walla Walla, WA

11h • $65,000 - $70,000

About The Position

Located in the vibrant community of Walla Walla, WA , Whitman College is home to an intellectually diverse, dynamic, and supportive community of some 500 staff and faculty serving roughly 1,500 students from the local region and across the globe. With exceptional students, accomplished faculty and staff, and engaged alumni, Whitman College continues to build on its national reputation for academic excellence as one of the top undergraduate, liberal arts colleges in the country. The Department of Biology at Whitman College is seeking candidates for two (2) Visiting Assistant Professor positions for one year, beginning August 2026. The first position is anchored in areas related to genetics or cell biology. The second position is anchored in areas related to ecology. In addition to teaching upper-level courses in these areas of expertise, successful candidates would also be expected to contribute to the introductory series, and may be asked to teach an additional course in their area of interest or to supervise senior thesis students as part of their teaching duties. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in biology or a related field by the time of appointment. Whitman College is committed to fostering an inclusive learning community that values diverse identities, experiences, and perspectives. In their cover letter, candidates should describe their interest in teaching undergraduates, majors as well as non-majors, at all levels of instruction. In doing so, candidates should address how their lived experiences and classroom and scholarly practices will advance equity and inclusion in the learning environment. To apply, go to https://apply.interfolio.com/181304 . The application will ask you to indicate which position(s) you are interested in and will prompt you to upload the required materials: a letter of application; curriculum vitae; and the names of three references. Finalists will be asked to provide graduate transcripts and their references will be contacted with a request for a letter of recommendation. Review of applications will begin March 1, 2026 and continue until the positions are filled. Salary Range: $65,000-$70,000 Whitman College offers a competitive benefits package that is designed to attract qualified candidates and retain talented employees. Full-time employees enjoy the following benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurances; basic life , accidental death and dismemberment and long term disability insurances with the capability to elect additional voluntary coverage; 403(b) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan with a 10% matching contribution after eligibility requirements are met; Tuition Remission – Dependent Children , after eligibility requirements ; employee tuition waiver for two Whitman courses per semester; and an Employee Assistance Program . New faculty receive a relocation stipend for moving expenses based on the distance of relocation. Benefit offerings and eligibility described reflect current offerings and may be subject to change in accordance with College polices and plan documents.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in biology or a related field by the time of appointment
• Interest in teaching undergraduates, majors as well as non-majors, at all levels of instruction
• Address how lived experiences and classroom and scholarly practices will advance equity and inclusion in the learning environment

Responsibilities

• Teaching upper-level courses in areas of expertise (genetics, cell biology, or ecology)
• Contributing to the introductory series
• Teaching an additional course in their area of interest
• Supervising senior thesis students

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurances
• Basic life, accidental death and dismemberment and long term disability insurances with the capability to elect additional voluntary coverage
• 403(b) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan with a 10% matching contribution after eligibility requirements are met
• Tuition Remission – Dependent Children, after eligibility requirements
• Employee tuition waiver for two Whitman courses per semester
• Employee Assistance Program
• Relocation stipend for moving expenses based on the distance of relocation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees