Visiting Assistant Professor - Biology

Position Overview

Visiting Assistant Professor in Biology at the University of Puget Sound, teaching introductory biology (BIOL 111) and a genetics laboratory (BIOL 213) for the 2026‑2027 academic year. 1‑year appointment starting Fall 2026.

• Teach BIOL 111 (Unity of Life) in both Fall 2026 and Spring 2027, including lecture and laboratory sections.
• Teach a laboratory section for Genetics (BIOL 213) with provided curriculum.
• Collaborate with colleagues to coordinate course sections and labs.
• Engage in professional development and, if interested, develop undergraduate research activities with modest funds and museum resources.

• Ph.D. in Biology or related discipline (ABD considered).
• Strong teaching experience or interest in introductory biology.
• Background in cellular, molecular, developmental, or biochemical topics.
• Commitment to inclusive, supportive learning environments.
• No research expectation, but optional undergraduate research collaboration is available.

Applications are accepted through March 1 2026. Search and selection will begin once a sufficient number of qualified candidates are identified.

Faculty salary commensurate with experience. Assistant Professor salaries for 2025‑2026 begin at $73,904 and increase to $83,262 based on experience. Puget Sound offers a generous benefits package.

Applicants should include a diversity statement reflecting how they will advance the values articulated in the University Diversity Statement.

• Curriculum vitae
• Letter of interest
• Teaching statement
• Diversity statement
• Contact information for three references

• We acknowledge the richness of commonalities and differences we share as a university community; the intrinsic worth of all who work and study here; that education is enhanced by the investigation of and the reflection upon multiple perspectives.
• We aspire to create respect for and appreciation of all persons as a key characteristic of our campus community; to increase the diversity of all parts of our University community through commitment to diversity in our recruitment and retention efforts; to foster a spirit of openness to active engagement among all members of our campus community.
• We act to achieve an environment that welcomes and supports diversity; to ensure full educational opportunity for all who teach and learn here; to prepare effectively citizen‑leaders for a pluralistic world.

All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a background inquiry. The University of Puget Sound is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/AA.

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