Assistant Teaching Professor, Department of Biology

Assistant Teaching Professor, Department of Biology Georgetown University, United States about 20 hours ago

Location:

Campus, ILLINOIS

Deadline:

01 Jun 2026 Assistant Teaching Professor, Department of Biology

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Biology Location Main Campus Open Date May 19, 2026 Deadline Jun 01, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time Description The Department of Biology at Georgetown University invites applications for a non-tenure-line position to begin in August 2026. We seek a science educator to actively collaborate with current faculty in the delivery and administration of our undergraduate curriculum. The initial appointment is for one year with the possibility of renewal. Non-tenure-line teaching positions are nine-month appointments in which effort is devoted primarily to instruction, but departmental service and professional development are also expected. The teaching load is 2:2 or 2 courses per semester, with teaching responsibilities primarily at the undergraduate level. We are looking for candidates who have expertise in the following areas: genetics, molecular and cellular biology, developmental biology, biochemistry. Teaching faculty in Biology are expected to teach in our larger introductory courses, to include our year-long introductory biology sequence, as well as courses for majors or non-majors in such areas as genetics, molecular biology, cellular biology, development, and/or biochemistry. The Department of Biology is a welcoming and collaborative environment of passionate teachers, outstanding researchers, and eager learners. For more about the Department of Biology visit biology.georgetown/ . Learn more about Georgetown University's framework for retention and promotion of non-tenure-line instructional faculty at provost.georgetown/faculty/ntl/ . Qualifications A Ph.D. in Biology is required prior to the appointment start date. Candidates must show strong promise of excellence in teaching. Application Instructions Click on Apply Now to submit the following required materials: 1. A brief cover letter summarizing their qualifications 2. CV 3. Teaching Dossier of no more than 10 pages to include A philosophy of teaching statement A personal statement explaining how they have in the past, and will in the future at Georgetown, enrich a community that seeks a diversity of perspectives and experiences (optional) exemplar activities or assessments and/or teaching evaluations Review of applications will begin on June 1, 2026. For questions related to this position, please contact: Dr. Manus Patten, Teaching Professor, mmp64georgetown The projected base salary range is $68,183.08-$75,981.20. Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University's business needs and external factors. Application Process This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge. Apply Now Equal Employment Opportunity Statement GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer . All qualified applicants are encouraged to , and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law . Requesting Accommodations If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process, please visit the Office for Equal Opportunity Compliance website for general information about requesting accommodations , as well as information about requesting accommodations specifically for applicants . You also can also contact the Office for Equal Opportunity Compliance at (202) 687-4798 or oeocgeorgetown .