The University of South Alabama’s Department of Biology invites applications for a one-year (9-month), non-tenure-track Assistant Professor of Biology position, starting August 15, 2026. Qualifications include a Ph.D. in Biology or closely related field with 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline, evidence of ability to engage students through active learning and experiential laboratory activities. Prior teaching experience a must. The successful candidate must be able to work legally in the United States without visa sponsorship.
We seek an enthusiastic, engaging educator committed to dynamic teaching and the implementation of best practices, including inquiry-based, active learning approaches in classroom and laboratory settings.
The successful candidate will teach four courses (12 contact hours) per semester that include introductory majors and nonmajors curricula, as well as upper-level electives in General Microbiology or Molecular Microbiology, Herpetology, and Conservation Biology.
The University of South Alabama is a comprehensive, state-supported institution with over 14,000 students. The Department of Biology has the largest major in the College of Arts and Sciences, with 12 full-time faculty members and offers Bachelor of Science and Masters of Science degrees in Biology. Further information about the Department is available at https://www.southalabama.edu/colleges/artsandsci/biology/.
To apply, please email the following in a single PDF file in order: (1) cover letter (1-2 pages), (2) curriculum vitae, (3) statement of teaching philosophy (1-2 pages), (4) unofficial transcripts, and (5) the contact information for 3 professional references to the search chair, Dr. Jeremiah Henning (henning@southalabama.edu). Official transcripts and letters of recommendation will only be requested from candidates who are invited for an on-campus interview.
Review of applications will begin May 1, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Questions regarding the position or the department can be directed to the search chair, Dr. Jeremiah Henning (henning@southalabama.edu).
The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.