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Location
Open Date
Jul 30, 2026
Deadline
Description
The Department of Biology (www.baylor.edu/biology) in the College of Arts & Sciences (www.baylor.edu/artsandsciences) seeks applications for a non-tenure-track, full-time Assistant Teaching Professor faculty position starting in August 2027. We welcome candidates from all fields of biology, as our curriculum offers diverse teaching opportunities, from foundational courses such as Modern Concepts in Bioscience and Genetics to advanced topics such as Ecology and Molecular Genomics. This position may include responsibilities for laboratory curriculum and management; thus, we are interested in instructors with some experience in undergraduate laboratories. Laboratory responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, oversight of the introductory biology laboratory courses and the Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs) who support them.
Assistant Teaching Professors are expected to use educational strategies that emphasize student-centered learning and enable transformative learning experiences in lecture and laboratory courses. Experience or interest in innovative curricula for lab courses that foster a culture of discovery will be viewed as a strength. The department currently supports several course-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs) and promotes an undergraduate Learning Assistant program to enhance active learning in our lectures and labs.
This position is a 9-month appointment during the academic year. The appointment is a renewable, full-time, benefits-eligible, teaching and laboratory oversight position with a promotion pathway to Associate Teaching Professor and Teaching Professor.
Candidates who are outside of the United States and do not have other non-immigrant visa status will not be sponsored for an H-1B petition.
About Baylor University: Baylor University is located in Waco, Texas and is the oldest college in the state. It has a diverse student population of 21,000 and is recognized as an R1 institution by the Carnegie Classification. Baylor is also noted on the honor roll of "Great Colleges to Work For" by ModernThink. We offer competitive salaries and benefits, allowing faculty and staff to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. As a Christian university with historic Baptist roots and as reflected in the Notice of Non-Discrimination, Baylor strives to be a place characterized by civility and respect. We believe each student, faculty, staff, and administrator is made in the image of God. Baylor's new strategic plan, Baylor in Deeds, guides the University as it continues its mission of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.
Qualifications
- Successful candidates will hold a Ph.D. or equivalent in a biologically related discipline.
- A track record of developing student-centered learning activities is expected.
- Previous teaching experience is preferred but not required.
- Successful candidates will be able to contribute to one or more of the following: course development, training, and oversight of Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTA), contributing to the department’s Learning Assistants (LA) program, mentoring undergraduate students, and supervising student teaching labs.
Application Instructions
Applications will be accepted starting August 10, 2026. Completed applications must be received by 11pm Central time on December 1, 2026.
To apply, please submit the following materials electronically via Interfolio:
- A cover letter of application,
- A 1-2 page teaching statement,
- A curriculum vitae
- A transcript from the highest-degree granting institution (unofficial copy acceptable for application. If the Ph.D. is in progress, a copy of the transcript of completed Ph.D. hours should also be submitted), and
- The contact information for three individuals the search committee can contact for letters of recommendation.
Selected applicants will be contacted to complete a required, self-disclosed Religious Affiliation Form.
Candidates invited for an on-campus interview must provide official transcripts at that time.
Questions concerning the position can be sent to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Jon Lawson at jonathan_lawson@baylor.edu.
Application Process
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Baylor University, a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor complies with statutory Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity requirements. Baylor's full official Notice of Non-Discrimination may be read online.
Location
Open Date
Jul 30, 2026
Deadline
Description
The Department of Biology (www.baylor.edu/biology) in the College of Arts & Sciences (www.baylor.edu/artsandsciences) seeks applications for a non-tenure-track, full-time Assistant Teaching Professor faculty position starting in August 2027. We welcome candidates from all fields of biology, as our curriculum offers diverse teaching opportunities, from foundational courses such as Modern Concepts in Bioscience and Genetics to advanced topics such as Ecology and Molecular Genomics. This position may include responsibilities for laboratory curriculum and management; thus, we are interested in instructors with some experience in undergraduate laboratories. Laboratory responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, oversight of the introductory biology laboratory courses and the Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs) who support them.
Assistant Teaching Professors are expected to use educational strategies that emphasize student-centered learning and enable transformative learning experiences in lecture and laboratory courses. Experience or interest in innovative curricula for lab courses that foster a culture of discovery will be viewed as a strength. The department currently supports several course-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs) and promotes an undergraduate Learning Assistant program to enhance active learning in our lectures and labs.
This position is a 9-month appointment during the academic year. The appointment is a renewable, full-time, benefits-eligible, teaching and laboratory oversight position with a promotion pathway to Associate Teaching Professor and Teaching Professor.
Candidates who are outside of the United States and do not have other non-immigrant visa status will not be sponsored for an H-1B petition.
About Baylor University: Baylor University is located in Waco, Texas and is the oldest college in the state. It has a diverse student population of 21,000 and is recognized as an R1 institution by the Carnegie Classification. Baylor is also noted on the honor roll of "Great Colleges to Work For" by ModernThink. We offer competitive salaries and benefits, allowing faculty and staff to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. As a Christian university with historic Baptist roots and as reflected in the Notice of Non-Discrimination, Baylor strives to be a place characterized by civility and respect. We believe each student, faculty, staff, and administrator is made in the image of God. Baylor's new strategic plan, Baylor in Deeds, guides the University as it continues its mission of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.
Qualifications
- Successful candidates will hold a Ph.D. or equivalent in a biologically related discipline.
- A track record of developing student-centered learning activities is expected.
- Previous teaching experience is preferred but not required.
- Successful candidates will be able to contribute to one or more of the following: course development, training, and oversight of Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTA), contributing to the department’s Learning Assistants (LA) program, mentoring undergraduate students, and supervising student teaching labs.
Application Instructions
Applications will be accepted starting August 10, 2026. Completed applications must be received by 11pm Central time on December 1, 2026.
To apply, please submit the following materials electronically via Interfolio:
- A cover letter of application,
- A 1-2 page teaching statement,
- A curriculum vitae
- A transcript from the highest-degree granting institution (unofficial copy acceptable for application. If the Ph.D. is in progress, a copy of the transcript of completed Ph.D. hours should also be submitted), and
- The contact information for three individuals the search committee can contact for letters of recommendation.
Selected applicants will be contacted to complete a required, self-disclosed Religious Affiliation Form.
Candidates invited for an on-campus interview must provide official transcripts at that time.
Questions concerning the position can be sent to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Jon Lawson at jonathan_lawson@baylor.edu.
Application Process
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Baylor University, a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor complies with statutory Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity requirements. Baylor's full official Notice of Non-Discrimination may be read online.
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Who's Hiring
- Indiana University10
- University of Miami7
- Kennesaw State University5
- William & Mary4
- University of New Mexico4
Top Industries Hiring
- Education63
- Healthcare & Medical Services5
- Science & Research2
- Food & Beverage1
- Non-Profit & Social Services1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in assistant professor of biology jobs.
- Ph.D. in biology or a closely related field completed before the start date
- Record of peer-reviewed publications in a relevant area of biology
- Demonstrated potential for or history of external grant funding
- Experience teaching undergraduate biology courses or laboratory sections
- Ability to develop and maintain an independent research program
- Commitment to mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in research
Tips for Your Assistant Professor of Biology Job Search
Tailor your teaching statement by institution
Research-intensive universities want evidence of independent funding and graduate mentorship, while teaching-focused colleges prioritize course variety and undergraduate engagement. Write two distinct teaching statement versions and swap them in depending on the posting's Carnegie classification.
List your dissertation chapter as published
If your dissertation chapter is under review or in revision, list it with the journal name and status. Search committees scan publication records fast, and a blank line where a first-authored paper should be can cost you a first-round interview even when your research is strong.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists assistant professor of biology openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Read the job ad for startup funding signals
Phrases like 'access to shared core facilities' or 'competitive startup package' signal very different lab-launch realities. Ask search committee contacts directly what startup funds cover before your campus visit so you can negotiate from a grounded position.
Prepare a chalk talk for every campus visit
Most biology departments require a research presentation plus a separate chalk talk outlining your five-year research plan. Practice drawing your proposed experiments on a whiteboard without slides, since committee members will interrupt with questions and assess how you think on your feet.
Follow up after your campus visit with specifics
Send a brief thank-you to the search committee chair within two days, referencing one concrete conversation from your visit. Committees decide quickly once campus visits wrap up, and a targeted follow-up keeps your name active without appearing generic.
Assistant Professor of Biology Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most assistant professor of biologys?
The most active employers for assistant professor of biologys right now are Indiana University, University of Miami, and Kennesaw State University, and the most openings are in Texas, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring activity shifts each fall when most departments open searches for the following academic year.
How many assistant professor of biology jobs are remote?
About 23% of assistant professor of biology openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with most requiring on-campus presence for teaching, lab supervision, and committee service. Online-only instructional roles and certain adjunct or visiting positions are more likely to allow remote or hybrid arrangements than tenure-track appointments.
How do you become a assistant professor of biology?
You become an assistant professor of biology by completing a Ph.D. in biology or a related discipline, followed by one or more postdoctoral research positions that build your publication record and grant experience. During your postdoc, you develop an independent research agenda, assemble a job application portfolio including a research statement and teaching statement, and apply to open faculty positions during the fall hiring cycle.
How do you get hired as an assistant professor of biology with little experience?
Candidates with limited independent experience can strengthen their applications by co-authoring publications during graduate school, taking on guest lecturing or adjunct teaching assignments, and applying for small internal grants to demonstrate funding initiative. Visiting assistant professor and postdoctoral teaching fellow positions are common entry points that provide the classroom record and institutional affiliation that tenure-track search committees look for.
What does the assistant professor of biology interview process look like?
The interview process typically begins with a screening call with the search committee, followed by a campus visit that includes a public research seminar, a chalk talk on your future research plans, individual meetings with faculty and administrators, a teaching demonstration, and a conversation with graduate or undergraduate students. The committee then deliberates and extends an offer to their top candidate, often within a few weeks of the final campus visit.
Where can I find and apply to assistant professor of biology jobs?
You can find and apply to assistant professor of biology jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your research area and teaching background, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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