Visiting Assistant Professor - Biology

Trinity University; United States; Presencial; USD 60.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Trinity University seeks applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor (VAP) in the Department of Biology beginning in January 2027. The VAP will teach courses in Ecology and laboratory sections in the introductory biology core sequence.

The position is a two-semester appointment with duties including lectures, labs, grading, and student accommodations. The department emphasizes undergraduate teaching excellence within a liberal arts framework and values inclusive teaching practices

Formación

• PhD in biological sciences required.
• Preference for PhD in ecology or evolution.
• Previous undergraduate teaching experience preferred.
• Mastery of the relevant subject matter.
• Ability to deliver engaging lectures, discussions, or in-class activities.
• Ability to design rigorous and meaningful assignments.
• Commitment to the liberal arts mission of Trinity University.

Responsabilidades

• Teach ecology course with two lab sections in Spring 2027 and intro laboratory labs in Fall 2027.
• Deliver lectures, teach lab sections, assign grades, and maintain office hours.
• Adhere to instructional policies per the Faculty Handbook and make student accommodations as determined by the Office of Student Accessibility Services.

Conocimientos

Engaging lectures

Undergraduate teaching

Curriculum design

Educación

PhD in biological sciences

PhD in ecology or evolution (preferred)

Descripción del empleo

Job Summary

Job Family Group: Faculty Time Type: Full time Department/Office: Biology Exemption Status: Exempt

Job Description

Job Description: Trinity University seeks applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor (VAP) in the Department of Biology beginning in January 2027. The VAP will teach courses in Ecology and laboratory sections in the introductory biology core sequence.

Background

Trinity University is a secular, independent, private institution, founded in 1869. Trinity offers high-quality science, liberal arts, and pre-professional programs as represented by the four schools (STEM, Arts & Humanities, Social Science and Civic Engagement, and Business) to approximately 2,500 undergraduate students from the U.S. and more than 45 countries. The attractive campus overlooks downtown San Antonio, a city rich in heritage and ethnic diversity. Additional information can be found on the Resource Guide to Trinity & San Antonio. The Department of Biology is one of eight departments in the D. R. Semmes School of Science, endowed with a gift of $26 million that in part supports student research and faculty development. The D. R. Semmes School of Science is housed in the Center for the Sciences and Innovation, an innovative and collaborative hub for interdisciplinary research and teaching. The Department of Biology (https://trinity.edu/biology) is composed of 16 faculty with diverse research interests and serves majors in Biology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Environmental Studies, Global Public Health and Neuroscience. Both the Department of Biology and the University as a whole value and safeguard academic freedom for faculty members in their teaching and scholarship. Trinity is guided by a set of core values and is committed to implementing practices in pursuit of an inclusive campus for all students, faculty, and staff to feel welcomed and engaged in a community of learning.

Duties and Responsibilities

The VAP will teach an ecology course with two lab sections spring 2027 and introductory laboratory lab sections Fall 2027. The VAP will be responsible for delivering lectures, teaching lab sections, assigning grades, maintaining office hours, adherence to instructional policies as described in the Faculty Handbook, and making student accommodations as determined by the Office of Student Accessibility Services (the equivalent of six courses over Spring 2027 and Fall 2027 terms).

Appointment Details

The position will be a two-semester appointment, beginning in the spring semester, January 2027, and continuing through the Fall 2027 semester.

Qualifications

• Education Required: PhD in some area of biological sciences
• Preferred: Preference will be given to candidates with a PhD in some area of ecology or evolution
• Experience Preferred: Previous teaching experience at the undergraduate level
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Mastery of the relevant subject matter
• Ability to deliver engaging lectures, discussions, or in-class activities
• Ability to design rigorous and meaningful assignments
• Commitment to the liberal arts mission of Trinity University

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Work is completed in the office, classroom and in teaching laboratory spaces. 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. This job classification may not include “light duty” work or allow unpredictable or unrestricted absences. On-site attendance required.

Contact Information

Sandra Miller
[e-mail]
Frank Healy
[e-mail]

Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting an application. If you have revisions needed to an application already submitted or need help submitting an application, please contact Human Resources at 210-999-7507 or email [e-mail].

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