Assistant Professor of Instruction, Biology

XU01 Xavier University; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive insurance plans

Tuition remission for employees and/or

Paid time off

Job summary

Xavier University invites applications for a renewable/permanent non-tenure-track Assistant Professor of Instruction, Biology, to begin Fall 2027. A Master’s degree in the biological sciences is required, with strong preference for human physiology experience.

The candidate will teach Human Physiology and related courses, coordinate labs with the department lab manager, and contribute to service activities. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Requires at least a Master’s degree in the biological sciences.
• Experience relevant to human physiology strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach majors’ lectures and labs (e.g., Human Physiology).
• Teach non-science/ allied health majors’ lectures and labs (e.g., Human Biology, Anatomy and Physiology).
• Prepare and coordinate multi-section labs each term; collaborate with course instructors and lab manager.

Skills

Teaching labs

Human physiology

Course coordination

Education

Master's degree in biological sciences

Tools

Lab management coordination

Job description

Position Overview

Assistant Professor of Instruction, Biology at Xavier University invites applications for a renewable/permanent non-tenure-track faculty position to begin in Fall 2027.

The individual must hold at least a M.S. degree in an area of the biological sciences, with experience relevant to human physiology strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include: teaching majors’ lectures and labs (e.g., Human Physiology), non-science majors’ and allied health majors’ lectures and labs (e.g., Human Biology, Anatomy and Physiology), and service to the department including preparation of one multi-section lab per term.

Preparation of multi-section labs entails the planning and maintenance of course content, coordination with other faculty teaching the corequisite lecture and other sections of the lab, and working with the department lab manager to ensure that materials are ordered and set up correctly.

Most of these are existing classes and already have materials prepared that will be shared.

Prior experience teaching college student labs, especially human physiology, is preferred.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

The position is part of Xavier Health, the University’s integrated health initiative connecting a broad portfolio of programs and creating opportunities for collaboration across disciplines. Xavier Health offers more than 15 undergraduate and 12 graduate pathways, more than 500 community partnership sites, and connections across disciplines that contribute to health and human well-being. Xavier Health prepares servant-leaders through real-world experiences and Jesuit Catholic formation that puts the whole person at the center of care. Xavier University is part of the 500-year-old Jesuit Catholic tradition of academic excellence in the liberal arts.

Benefits

• Xavier University offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family.
• Eligibility varies by position and employment class: Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage.
• Tax advantaged accounts including health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and dependent care account.
• Financial security via life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave and holidays.
• Tuition remission for employees and their eligible dependents.

About Xavier University

Guided by our mission and values, we welcome and support members from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. We are firmly committed to open and free inquiry, deliberately seek out multiple perspectives, and strive to create a campus where everyone feels a strong sense of belonging.

Our campus is located in the vibrant and thriving city of Cincinnati. With its concentration of universities, research hospitals, and biotechnology companies, the region offers extensive opportunities for faculty to collaborate with community partners in developing research initiatives and immersive learning experiences.

Xavier is a member of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities as well as the Big East Conference. The university continues to grow, with a strong focus on biomedical sciences and the proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Xavier is classified as a national university in the Carnegie Classifications and was recently recognized among the most innovative schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

Review of applications will begin October 26, 2026. Finalists will be asked for letters of recommendation. Questions may be sent to the Chair of the Department of Biology, Dr. Kathryn Morris, at [e-mail].

Thank you for your interest in joining our university community. At Xavier University, we are more than an academic institution - we are a mission-driven community grounded in the Ignatian tradition. Our values of reflection, service, and the pursuit of justice inspire everything we do, from our teaching and research to the way we treat one another. We believe in the power of collaboration, and we cultivate an environment where every voice is valued and diverse perspectives enrich our shared work. Our faculty, staff, and students form a vibrant, inclusive community united by a commitment to excellence, compassion, and a greater good. Whether you’re applying for your first role in higher education or bringing years of experience, we invite you to explore how your journey might align with ours. Come be a part of something meaningful.