Visiting Assistant Professor / Instructor of Biology
Location
Georgetown, Texas 78626
Job Type
Faculty - Full Time, Visiting
Job Number
202600023
Division
Academic Affairs
Department
Biology Dept
Opening Date
03/11/2026
ABOUT US
Located in Georgetown, Texas, Southwestern University is an independent, four-year undergraduate institution offers a top-ranked integrated arts and sciences curriculum that incorporates the humanities, fine arts, social sciences, and natural sciences.
At Southwestern University, we are committed to fostering an environment where every individual feels respected, valued, and empowered. We believe that a thriving community is built on the strength of varying perspectives and experiences, and we strive to create an atmosphere of mutual respect and understanding. Our actions are guided by a commitment to fairness, openness, and the belief that our differences are what make us stronger as a whole.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Department of Biology at Southwestern University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor of Biology position for the 2026-2027 academic year. We seek an enthusiastic educator committed to dynamic teaching and the use of active-learning approaches in the classroom and laboratory.
The successful candidate will teach three courses per semester. In Fall 2026, the faculty member will contribute one course each to our first-year foundational lecture and laboratory sequence in the areas of Ecology and Evolution and teach an upper level lecture in Conservation Biology (BIO50-384). In Spring 2027, the faculty member will teach an upper-level lecture course in Evolutionary Biology (BIO50-334) and then an additional upper-level Ecology course with a laboratory (BIO50-434) where we expect students to gain some field experience that can vary depending on the expertise of the faculty (i.e., terrestrial or aquatic).
QUALIFICATIONS
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Application Instructions
To apply, please submit the following:
Review of applications will begin on March 30th and will continue until the position is filled. For questions, please contact Dr. Romi Burks, Department Chair, at burksr@southwestern.edu. Learn more on the Department of Biology website.
The annual salary for this 9-month position is $50,000 for individuals with the terminal degree in-hand by August 1 (Assistant Professor) or $47,000 for individuals with the Master's degree in-hand by August 1 (Instructor). The position includes health insurance for the duration of the appointment period.
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Southwestern University offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health and welfare insurance (medical, dental, and vision), life and AD&D insurance, long-term disability coverage, generous contributions to a 403(b) retirement account, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), various paid time-off programs (for staff positions), undergraduate tuition assistance for you and your dependents, access to athletic facilities, free parking, and discounted meal rates, along with other benefits designed to support your well-being and work-life balance.
Employer Southwestern University
Address 1001 E University Ave
Georgetown, Texas, 78626
Phone 5128631435