Visiting Assistant Professor - Biology

Trinity University; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

<p>Trinity University in San Antonio seeks a Visiting Assistant Professor for a one-year appointment in the Biology department. The role involves teaching lab sections of Neurobiology and the core Biology curriculum. Candidates should possess a Master's degree or Ph.D. in relevant fields such as Neurobiology, Physiology, or Cellular Biology.</p><p>The ideal candidate will have experience in undergraduate teaching and familiarity with laboratory techniques including electrophysiology, immunohistochemistry, and microscopy. On-site attendance is required.</p>

Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. in relevant field preferred.
• Evidence of teaching excellence at the undergraduate level.
• Hands-on familiarity with Neurobiology lab techniques.

Responsibilities

• Teach two lab sections of Neurobiology and one section of Cells and Cell Systems Lab.
• Teach in the Biology core curriculum, BIOL 1111 Integrative Biology lab in spring.

Skills

Teaching excellence at the undergraduate level

Electrophysiology techniques

Modeling of neurons

Immunohistochemistry

Confocal microscopy

Education

Ph.D. in Neurobiology, Physiology, or Cellular Biology

Master's degree or Ph.D. candidate post-qualifying exams

Job description

Job Family Group: Faculty

Time Type: Full time

Department/Office: Biology

Exemption Status: Exempt

The position is a visiting appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. A Ph.D with a concentration in some aspect of Neurobiology, Physiology, or Cellular Biology is appropriate. A Master's Degree, or a Ph.D candidate post-qualifying exams is acceptable.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Visiting Assistant Professor will teach two lab sections of Neurobiology and one section of Cells and Cell Systems Lab. In the spring, the Visiting Assistant Professor will teach in the Biology core curriculum, BIOL 1111 Integrative Biology lab.

APPOINTMENT DETAILS

The appointment will be a non-tenure track appointment at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor for one academic year.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Required: A Master's degree or confirmation that a Ph.D. candidate has passed their qualifying exams. The area of expertise must be a concentration in some aspect of neuroscience, physiology, or cellular biology.
• Preferred: Earned Ph.D. in some aspect of neuroscience, physiology, or cellular biology.

Experience

• Preferred: Evidence of teaching excellence at the undergraduate level and a theoretical understanding of electrophysiology.

The ideal candidate has hands‑on familiarity with techniques used in the Neurobiology lab including electrophysiology, modeling of neurons, immunohistochemistry, and confocal microscopy.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Understanding of and experience using extracellular and sharp electrode intracellular electrophysiological experimental methods.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Work is completed in office and physiology lab environments. Must be able to move about freely. Willingness to travel on behalf of Trinity University. Physical demands are light; all lifting is less than 50 pounds.

Attendance

Maintaining and satisfying minimum attendance requirements is an essential function of this position. On‑site attendance required.

The Division of Biology values academic freedom and is committed to fostering an inclusive campus where all students, faculty, and staff feel welcomed and engaged.