Visiting Assistant Professor - Biology

St Edwards University; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

St Edward’s University, located in Austin, Texas, is seeking a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor in Biology to teach courses in General Biology and potentially Human Anatomy & Physiology. The role includes supervising teaching assistants and other duties as assigned. A master's degree with 18 graduate hours in biology is required; a PhD is preferred. Applications must be submitted by May 31 for full consideration, and the position remains open until filled.

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess a master’s degree in biology or related field.
• PhD in Biology or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach lecture and laboratory courses in General Biology.
• Supervise undergraduate teaching assistants.

Education

Master's degree or a minimum of 18 graduate hours in biology or a related field

PhD in Biology or a related field preferred

Job description

Visiting Assistant Professor – Biology

St. Edward’s University, a nationally ranked, independent Catholic university and Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), invites applications for a full‑time, 9‑month, non‑tenure‑track position as a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, beginning August 2026. St. Edward’s is committed to the Holy Cross educational mission to educate a diverse student body devoted to social justice.

Department

Department of Biological Science

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach lecture and laboratory courses in General Biology and possibly Human Anatomy & Physiology. The standard teaching load is 4 courses (12 contract hours) per semester.
• Teach other courses in the curriculum as needed and related to the candidate’s area of expertise.
• Supervise undergraduate teaching assistants.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Applicants must possess a master’s degree or a minimum of 18 graduate hours in biology or a related field. A PhD in Biology or a related field is preferred.

Application Deadline

Applicants should submit materials by May 31 for full consideration; the position will remain open until filled.