Assistant Professor Jobs in Massachusetts

INTRODUCTION

The Department of Biological and Physical Sciences at Assumption University invites applications for a one-year position as Visiting Assistant Professor for the 2026-2027 academic year. The position carries a teaching load of seven courses for the academic year. The successful applicant will teach Biological Principles, an introductory biology course for nursing students (lecture and lab), and Microbiology (lecture and/or lab). Additional teaching responsibilities will be determined based on departmental needs.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Please submit a letter of interest, current curriculum vita, and the names and contact information for three references who can attest to the applicant's teaching experience and qualifications. In the cover letter, we invite candidates to describe their experiences working with a diverse student body. Finalists will also be asked to provide official transcripts of academic work from all degree-granting institutions and three written letters of recommendation. Materials must be submitted online as MS Word documents or PDF files. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position(s) is filled. Appointments are contingent on course enrollments.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. Assumption favors diversity, ecumenically welcomes all who share its goals, and strongly encourages people of color and others from underrepresented groups to apply.

LOCATION

The University is in Worcester, Massachusetts, New England's second largest city that "combines the warmth of a small town with the convenience of a thriving city."

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sitting, standing, walking, and bending are required of this position. Use of a computer keyboard and computer screen for periods of time with close vision and the ability to adjust visual focus plus manual dexterity are required.

MENTAL DEMANDS:

The mental demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Examples of mental demands include reading (documents), detailed work, confidentiality, language, math, reasoning, oral communications, written communications, customer contact, multiple concurrent tasks, constant interruptions, and performing calculations when necessary.

ABOUT ASSUMPTION UNIVERSITY:

St. John Paul II wrote: “Man’s creation by God ‘in his own image’ confers upon every human person an eminent dignity; it also postulates the fundamental equality of all human beings.” Assumption University recognizes the essential contribution of a diverse community of students, staff, and faculty and condemns all forms of harassment, discrimination, and disrespect. As such, and in compliance with the requirements of federal law and/or the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Assumption University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy, as well as other legally protected status, in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs and activities, except where such conditions may constitute bona fide qualifications for the programs or activities in question.

REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must be willing to contribute actively to the mission of the University. Applicants should have a PhD in Biology or a related field. ABD graduate students with prior teaching experience will also be considered.