Visiting Asst Prof of Biological Sciences
About The Position
The Department of Biological Sciences [https://www.owu.edu/academics/departments-programs/biological-sciences-department/] at Ohio Wesleyan University [https://www.owu.edu/] invites applications for a one-year visiting assistant professor position in the Biological Sciences beginning August 2026. We seek an outstanding teacher committed to engaging undergraduates in both the classroom and the laboratory. The successful candidate will teach lecture and lab sections of BIOL 120: Introduction to Cellular Biology, which is one of the gateway courses for majors in the Biological Sciences. Concurrent sections of BIOL 120 are taught by other faculty members in the Biological Sciences who work collaboratively to develop the curriculum and lab manual, which is standardized and used by all instructors. Although expertise in cell biology is preferred, the lecture topics are broad enough that we strongly encourage anyone with expertise in the biological sciences to apply. The department is part of a vibrant interdisciplinary community with wide-ranging teaching and research interests, supported by faculty development and mentoring from the Smith Center for Teaching, Learning, and Innovation [https://www.owu.edu/about/offices-services-directory/center-for-teaching-learning-and-innovation/]. The new hire will join a college deeply committed to flexibility, interdisciplinarity, and inclusivity and have opportunities for mentoring, professional development, and collaboration across the Ohio Five [https://ohio5.org/] and GLCA consortia [https://www.glca.org/].
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Biology or a related discipline
- Evidence of preparation for teaching at the undergraduate level
- Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds and a commitment to helping students from diverse racial, social, and cultural groups attain their full potential
Nice To Haves
- Experience as the Instructor of Record for an undergraduate biology course
- Experience teaching cellular biology or related topics
- Experience mentoring undergraduate students
Responsibilities
- Teaching one lecture and two lab sections of BIOL 120 (9 contact hours) in the fall semester, and one lecture and three lab sections of BIOL 120 (12 contact hours) in the spring semester
- Advising students in their academic journey
- Providing service to the department, university, and profession
- Assisting in curriculum development, revision, and evaluation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
