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Position Title Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology (Biodiversity) FLSA Department Department Of Biology Job Summary
The Department of Biology at Xavier University of Louisiana invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Visiting Assistant Professor position beginning in Fall 2027. This appointment is for a three-year term and is primarily focused on excellence in undergraduate teaching and student mentorship, with no research expectation. The successful candidate will teach lecture and laboratory sections of the Department's Biodiversity course and contribute to instruction in the first-year Biology sequence for STEM majors. In addition, the position offers the opportunity to develop and teach an upper-division elective course aligned with the candidate's area of expertise and interests. We seek an enthusiastic educator who is committed to student-centered teaching, inclusive pedagogical practices, and fostering student engagement, persistence, and academic success in a diverse learning environment. Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate education and to preparing students for success in advanced study and a broad range of STEM careers.
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About the Department
The Department of Biology is the largest academic department at Xavier University of Louisiana, with over 800 majors and 24 faculty members. The Department ranks third nationally in the number of Black and African American students earning baccalaureate degrees in Biology and in the broader Biomedical Sciences. It has a strong national reputation for producing health professionals and is a leading source of Black and African American students who go on to earn the MD degree, and its graduates also rank fifth nationally in the number of Black and African American students who complete doctoral degrees in the Life Sciences. These accomplishments reflect the Department's longstanding commitment to excellence in teaching, student-centered mentoring, and transformative educational experiences that prepare students for success in graduate and professional education, scientific research, and leadership roles in their communities and professions.
About Xavier University of Louisiana
Founded in 1925 by Saint Katharine Drexel and the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, Xavier University of Louisiana is the only Catholic Historically Black College and University (HBCU). Located in New Orleans, the ultimate purpose of the University is to contribute to the promotion of a more just and humane society by preparing its students to assume roles of leadership and service in a global society. Xavier University of Louisiana's current enrollment is 3,419. Of these, 2,693 are undergraduates and 205 are graduate students enrolled in Masters and Doctoral programs in the College of Arts and Sciences. In addition, there are 518 students enrolled in the College of Pharmacy, which offers the Master of Health Science in Physician Assistant Studies, the Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences, and the Doctor of Pharmacy. Xavier's student body is 80% African American, with approximately 37% from Louisiana, primarily from the New Orleans area. The balance comes from 42 other states, the District of Columbia, the Virgin Islands, and several countries.
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Posting Number F209P Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 08/02/2027 Position End Date (if temporary) Posting Date 10/26/2026 Application Review Date 10/26/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
How to Apply-Required Documentation:
Applicants should submit the following materials through the Xavier University of Louisiana jobs portal (jobs.xula.edu):
Please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Calvin Porter, (cporter@xula.edu), for additional information or questions.
Xavier University of Louisiana is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Department of Biology is especially interested in exceptionally well-qualified applicants who will contribute, through their research, teaching and service to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. Screening of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.xula.edu/postings/4025
About Xavier
About Xavier
Founded in 1925 by Saint Katharine Drexel and the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, Xavier University of Louisiana is the only Catholic Historically Black College and University (HBCU). Located in New Orleans, the ultimate purpose of the University is to contribute to the promotion of a more just and humane society by preparing its students to assume roles of leadership and service in a global society. Xavier University of Louisiana's current enrollment is 3,419. Of these, 2,693 are undergraduates and 205 are graduate students enrolled in Masters and Doctoral programs in the College of Arts and Sciences. In addition, there are 518 students enrolled in the College of Pharmacy, which offers the Master of Health Science in Physician Assistant Studies, the Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences, and the Doctor of Pharmacy. Xavier's student body is 80% African American, with approximately 37% from Louisiana, primarily from the New Orleans area. The balance comes from 42 other states, the District of Columbia, the Virgin Islands, and several countries.
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