Instructor of Biology (non- tenure track)

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Military Institute invites applications for a non-tenure track, full-time, in-person Instructor of Biology. You will teach Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II (lecture and lab) and Core Curriculum introductory biology courses for non-majors, with a typical load of three courses with labs per semester.

Class sizes range from 16 to 24 cadets. A master's degree or 18 graduate hours in biological sciences are required; college teaching experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or at least 18 graduate hours in biological sciences or related field.
• Teaching experience at the college level is preferred.
• Applications review will begin September 30, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Teach Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II (lecture and lab).
• Teach Core Curriculum introductory biology courses for non-majors (General Biology I and II).
• Maintain a teaching load of three courses with laboratories per semester.
• Classes typically have 16–24 cadets.

Skills

Teaching

College teaching experience

Education

Master's degree or 18 graduate hours in biological sciences

Job description

Title

Instructor of Biology (non- tenure track)

Hiring Range

$60,000 to $69,000 commensurate with experience

Pay Band

UG

Agency

Virginia Military Institute

Location

Virginia Military Institute

Agency Website

www.vmi.edu

Recruitment Type

General Public - G

Job Duties

The Biology Department at the Virginia Military Institute invites applications for a non-tenure track, full-time, in-person, instructor position.

This position will be responsible for teaching one section of Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II (lecture and lab) and Core Curriculum introductory biology courses for non-majors (General Biology I and II, lecture and lab).

Class sizes are usually 16-24 cadets.

Teaching load is three courses with laboratories per semester.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum requirements are a master's degree or at least 18 graduate hours in the biological sciences or related field.

Teaching experience at the college level is preferred.

Application review will begin September 30, 2026.

Additional Considerations

Military experience is not required. Full-time faculty at VMI wear uniforms and adhere to military customs during the academic year.

VMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against anyone because of race, color, religion, national origin, political affiliation, sex, age, or disability. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Contact Information

Name: Matthew Hart

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.