Visiting Ecology Lecturer - Biology (Spring 2027)

Trinity University; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity University seeks a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor in Biology to teach Ecology and laboratory sections within the introductory biology core sequence, starting January 2027. The position will span two semesters, with duties including lectures, lab instruction, grading, and student accommodations. The ideal candidate holds a PhD in biological sciences (ecology/evolution preferred) and has prior undergraduate teaching experience.

The Department of Biology is part of the D. R.

Qualifications

• Required: PhD in some area of biological sciences.
• Preferred: PhD in ecology or evolution.
• Preferred: Previous undergraduate teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach ecology course with two lab sections in Spring 2027 and introductory biology labs in Fall 2027.
• Deliver lectures and teach lab sections; assign grades; hold office hours.
• Adhere to instructional policies and assist with student accommodations per accessibility services.

Skills

Subject mastery

Engaging lectures

Design rigorous assignments

Liberal arts emphasis

Education

PhD in biological sciences

PhD in ecology or evolution (preferred)

Job description

Trinity University seeks a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor in Biology to teach Ecology and laboratory sections within the introductory biology core sequence, starting January 2027. The position will span two semesters, with duties including lectures, lab instruction, grading, and student accommodations. The ideal candidate holds a PhD in biological sciences (ecology/evolution preferred) and has prior undergraduate teaching experience.

The Department of Biology is part of the D. R.