Assistant Professor of Biology

Washington and Lee University; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 105,000; Full time

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Job summary

Washington and Lee University in Lexington, VA invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Biology to begin July 1, 2027. We seek an integrative biologist with broad interests across molecular to ecosystem scales and a commitment to undergraduate teaching and scholarship.

The teaching load is five courses per year. We provide startup funds for research, conference support, and opportunities for pre-tenure leave; the appointee will participate in growing the Data Science Minor

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biology or adjacent fields.
• Offer demonstrates promise in research and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach five courses per year.
• Contribute to undergraduate scholarship and mentoring.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Education

Ph.D. in Biology

Job description

Assistant Professor of Biology

Washington and Lee University: Biology Department

Location: Lexington, VA, USA

Open Date: Sep 02, 2026

Description The Department of Biology at Washington and Lee University invitesapplications for one tenure-track Assistant Professor position forthe 2027-2028 academic year, beginning July 1, 2027. We seek anintegrative biologist to support the biology program. Disciplinaryand research interests are open, but we prefer candidates workingacross multiple levels (molecular, population, ecosystem) andacross traditional disciplines. This person will also support ourgrowing Data Science Minor with an average of two courses per year.We favor an excellent educator with genuine interests in teachingand pursuing research with undergraduate students.

Washington and Lee University promotes a dynamic and welcomingenvironment that allows students and employees of multiplebackgrounds and perspectives to learn, work, and thrive together.Successful candidates will contribute to that environment andexhibit potential for excellence in teaching and for vigorousscholarship. We welcome applications from candidates that wouldcontribute to the University's mission and strategic plan.

The school calendar consists of two 12-week terms, one in the falland one in the winter, and a 4-week spring term. The teaching loadis 5 courses per year; there is no summer teaching. Support forresearch includes laboratory start-up funding, conference funding,summer research funding, and pre-tenure leave, as well asopportunities to present to faculty cohorts and programs on campus;teaching support is available through university-wide workshops, afaculty mentoring program, and the Harte Center for Teaching and Learning.

Washington and Lee University is a highly selective, independent,co-educational, liberal arts college of approximately 1850undergraduate and 400 law students and located in Lexington, VA,three hours southwest of Washington, DC. W&L is consistentlyranked among the top 12 national liberal arts colleges. Establishedin 1749, it is the ninth oldest institution of higher learning in the nation.

The expected salary for this position is between $94,000 and$105,000 per year. Offers are based on factors such as relevanteducation, experience, tenure status, internal equity, and marketand organizational considerations.

Washington and Lee University offers a generous and comprehensivebenefits package designed to support the well-being of employeesand their families, as well as substantial support for facultydevelopment through research funding, a strong culture ofmentorship, and a pre-tenure leave program. To learn more aboutworking at W&L, employee benefits, and life in the ShenandoahValley, visit jobs.wlu.edu.

Qualifications

Preferred candidates will hold a Ph.D. in Biology or adjacentfields, show promise in research, and demonstrate interest andexperience in teaching.

Washington and Lee is an Equal Opportunity Employerseeking candidates committed to high standards of scholarship,performance, professionalism, and to a welcoming campus community.Job description requirements are representative, but notall‐inclusive of the knowledge, skill, and abilities needed tosuccessfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may bemade to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to performessential functions.