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Visiting Assistant Professor / Instructor of Biology Southwestern University - 3.8 Georgetown, TX Job Details Full-time $50,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits AD&D insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 403(b) Life insurance Qualifications Student engagement techniques Master's degree Laboratory sessions (educational delivery method) Full Job Description
ABOUT US
Located in Georgetown, Texas, Southwestern University is an independent, four-year undergraduate institution offers a top-ranked integrated arts and sciences curriculum that incorporates the humanities, fine arts, social sciences, and natural sciences. At Southwestern University, we are committed to fostering an environment where every individual feels respected, valued, and empowered. We believe that a thriving community is built on the strength of varying perspectives and experiences, and we strive to create an atmosphere of mutual respect and understanding. Our actions are guided by a commitment to fairness, openness, and the belief that our differences are what make us stronger as a whole. POSITION OVERVIEW
The Department of Biology at Southwestern University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor of Biology position for the 2026-2027 academic year. We seek an enthusiastic educator committed to dynamic teaching and the use of active-learning approaches in the classroom and laboratory. The successful candidate will teach three courses per semester. In Fall 2026, the faculty member will contribute one course each to our first-year foundational lecture and laboratory sequence in the areas of Ecology and Evolution and teach an upper level lecture in Conservation Biology (BIO50-384). In Spring 2027, the faculty member will teach an upper-level lecture course in Evolutionary Biology (BIO50-334) and then an additional upper-level Ecology course with a laboratory (BIO50-434) where we expect students to gain some field experience that can vary depending on the expertise of the faculty (i.e., terrestrial or aquatic). QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum of a Master's degree in Biology or closely related field with at least 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline (Ph.D. preferred). Evidence of ability and desire to engage students through active learning, inclusive teaching practices, and experiential laboratory instruction. Prior teaching experience at the undergraduate level is preferred. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Application Instructions To apply, please submit the following: Cover letter. Curriculum vitae. Statement of teaching philosophy describing the applicant's approach to active learning and undergraduate education. Names and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin on March 30th and will continue until the position is filled. For questions, please contact Dr. Romi Burks, Department Chair, at . Learn more on the Department of Biology website. The annual salary for this 9-month position is $50,000 for individuals with the terminal degree in-hand by August 1 (Assistant Professor) or $47,000 for individuals with the Master's degree in-hand by August 1 (Instructor). The position includes health insurance for the duration of the appointment period. Southwestern University is an E-Verify employer. Southwestern University is an equal-opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at . Jeanne Clery Statement:
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