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Visiting Assistant Professor​/Instructor

Job in Oxford, Butler County, Ohio, 45056, USA
Listing for: Miami University
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    University Professor, Academic
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job Description Summary

Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor to teach online graduate courses for Project Dragonfly’s Advanced Inquiry Program (AIP) and Global Field Program (GFP) and in-person undergraduate courses.

Job Description

We are seeking a Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor to teach online graduate courses for Project Dragonfly’s AIP and GFP, as well as in-person undergraduate courses on topics including conservation science, community-based conservation, ecology, evolution, environmental biology, and inquiry-based learning in the Department of Biology. The role involves performing service with Project Dragonfly, collaborating with a creative team of faculty and staff at Miami University to instruct graduate-level online and hybrid courses offered through Miami University.

Project Dragonfly courses are developed in partnership with national and global conservation leaders.

Responsibilities
  • Teach online graduate courses for AIP and GFP, and in-person undergraduate courses on specified topics.
  • Collaborate with Project Dragonfly team to develop and deliver courses.
  • Engage with national and international partners in conservation efforts.
  • Qualifications
  • Ph.D. in ecology, conservation biology, environmental or science education, or a related field by the date of appointment for the Visiting Assistant Professor position.
  • ABD (All But Dissertation) in the same fields by the date of appointment for the Instructor position.
  • Experience with web-based courses and instruction.
  • Familiarity with collaborative tools such as Zoom, Google Meets, Skype, Google Apps, and web conferencing.
  • Ability to create engaging instructional media.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
  • Commitment to working collaboratively to support a diverse instructional team and student body.
  • Additional Information

    Inquiries can be directed to Katie Feilen lication screening begins two weeks after posting and continues until the position is filled.

    Note:

    A criminal background check is required. Miami University is smoke- and tobacco-free. The organization participates in E-Verify.

    Equal Opportunity Statement

    Miami University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We encourage applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We prohibit harassment, discrimination, and retaliation based on age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, parental status, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

    Additional Resources

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    OH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html.

    Application Requirements

    Submit a resume/CV and cover letter.

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