Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology

Mississippi University for Women; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi University for Women in Columbus, MS seeks a Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology to teach Human Anatomy & Physiology and first-year biology for majors and non-majors, with potential to teach General Microbiology. The successful candidate may teach upper-year courses in their area of expertise; there is no advising or committee work.

Undergraduate research is encouraged but not required. Minimum qualifications include a master’s degree by January 1, 2027; PhD or ABD preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in the field required by January 1, 2027.
• PhD or ABD preferred; candidates with teaching experience given highest consideration.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory courses and their labs (Human Anatomy & Physiology, first-year Biology for majors and non-majors).
• Potential to teach General Microbiology if qualified; no advising or committee work.
• Encourage undergraduate research but it is not required.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum design

Course development

Education

Master's degree

PhD or ABD preferred

Job description

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please upload a statement of your Teaching Philosophy under “Required documents.”

Position Justification

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology

Unit Name

Unit Name Sciences and Mathematics

Salary Grade

Salary Grade Faculty

Number of Months

Number of Months 9 months

Full-time or Part-time

Full-time or Part-time Full-Time

Hours per week 40

Annual Salary or Hourly Rate Range

Teach introductory courses and their labs, specifically Human Anatomy and Physiology, first-year Biology for majors, first-year Biology for non-majors, and ideally General Microbiology as well.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must have at least a master’s degree in the field on or before January 1, 2027; PhD or ABD preferred. Candidates with teaching experience will be given highest consideration.

Job Description Summary

The successful candidate will teach introductory courses and their labs, specifically Human Anatomy and Physiology, first-year Biology for majors, first-year Biology for non-majors, and ideally General Microbiology as well, although teaching General Microbiology is not an absolute requirement. If the candidate is qualified to do so, they will also get the chance to teach upper-year courses in their area of expertise. There will be no advising or committee work. Research involving undergraduates will be encouraged but not required.

Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. However, failure to disclose may disqualify a candidate.

Requisition Number

Requisition Number FY20287F

Open Date

Open Date 10/07/2026

Will this job have a specific close date?

Will this job have a specific close date? No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please upload a statement of your Teaching Philosophy under “Required documents.”

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • MUW Departmental Announcement
  • MUW Human Resources Office
  • MUW Website
  • Mississippi Employment Service
  • Local Newspaper
  • In-state Newspaper
  • Out-of-state Newspaper
  • The Chronicle of Higher Education
  • HigherEdJobs.com
  • Friend
  • Journal/Periodical
  • Off-campus Recruitment
  • Women/Minority Publication
  • Contacted by department and invited to apply
  • Other
  • The Academic Network (TAN)
• * Are you currently authorized to work in the United States? (Proof of Citizenship or Immigration status will be required upon offer of employment)
  • Yes
  • No
• * If hired, would you need sponsorship or work authorization to work for MUW now or in the future? (NOTE: MUW does not sponsor employment visas.)
  • Yes
  • No