Assistant Professor of the Practice in Biology

The Biology Department at Wesleyan University seeks an assistant professor of the practice (non-tenure-track) with broad training in biology beginning July 1, 2027. This position will have a 3-2 teaching load. The candidate will primarily be responsible for teaching sections of introductory biology lecture and lab, including genetics and molecular biology. We seek a colleague who will engage with science education research and apply that knowledge to their pedagogy. Special consideration will be given to candidates with experience teaching to diverse student populations. Applicants are required to have a Ph.D. in Biology or a related field in hand by the time of appointment to be hired as an Assistant Professor of the Practice; a successful candidate may be hired as an Instructor if the candidate does not have a Ph.D. in hand at the time of appointment, but will complete the Ph.D. in Biology or related field within one year of hire.

Additional duties include advising and mentoring students, and participating in faculty governance at the departmental and university level We are searching for an individual who can contribute to our undergraduate curriculum and is committed to liberal arts education in a culturally diverse campus community. Wesleyan University is a selective liberal-arts university with Ph.D. programs in Natural Sciences and Mathematics and in Music. The departmental and multidisciplinary programs provide a stimulating, interactive intellectual environment supported by excellent teaching and research facilities.

Please submit the following: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a teaching statement, and email addresses for three recommenders. In the cover letter, applicants should describe how they will embrace the college's commitment to fostering an inclusive community. Review of applications will begin October 15, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.

Work Location: On Campus

All offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidate’s completion of a pre-employment background check screening to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University.

Wesleyan University, located in Middletown, Connecticut, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, political belief, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or non-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications from women and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504 or any other non-discrimination policies should be directed to Vice President for Equity and Inclusion, Title IX and ADA/504 Coordinator.

Wesleyan University complies with the Clery Act and maintains records of campus crime statistics and security policies. Copies of Wesleyan University’s Clery Act Report are available on request and online at https://www.wesleyan.edu/publicsafety/clery.html.

Experience is taken into consideration in the determination of salary offers. For more information visit https://www.wesleyan.edu/hr/handbook/compensation-practices/index.html

Wesleyan offers a broad range of employee benefits and development opportunities, including comprehensive group insurance plans, wellness programs and incentives, generous paid time off and retirement plans, flexible work schedules, employee and dependent tuition programs for those who qualify.

Detailed information on the benefits of working at Wesleyan is located at: https://wesleyan.edu/hr/careers/prospective-resources.html.