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Division School of Sciences
Department Col.Health Professions & Sci.
Location Erie, Pa
Position Summary
The Biology Department at Gannon University is accepting applications for a nine-month, Visiting Assistant Professor position beginning August 2026. We seek a broadly trained biologist to join our existing faculty in providing high-quality instructional experiences to undergraduate students. Preference will be given to candidates currently holding a Ph.D. and those with previous teaching experience. Candidates who are ABD and will receive their degree before June 30, 2026 will be considered.
The successful candidate will teach 24 credit hours in the academic year (lectures = 3 credits, labs = 2 credits), including courses in our introductory majors’ sequence (cell/molecular and organismal courses), upper-level electives in their field(s) of expertise, and other courses in the curriculum as needed. Preference will be given to individuals who can teach anatomy and physiology, microbiology, and/or upper-level molecular biology lecture and lab courses to science and health science majors.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should apply online, and applications should include (1) a cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts (official required for hire), (4) a statement of teaching philosophy, and (5) contact information for three references from which recommendations can be requested.
The Biology Department supports the university’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and actively encourages women, BIPOC, and all under-represented minorities to apply.
Required Qualifications
Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Biology or a related discipline or will have earned their Ph.D. by June 30, 2026.
Candidates must possess effective interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, and an ability to be an effective team member.
Candidates must be able to support and promote the University’s inclusive Mission, its Catholic identity, and its liberal arts and professional education traditions.
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
Typical of an active academic office and laboratory setting.
Tenure Status Temporary
Position Type Regular Faculty
Employment Status Full-Time
Position Length 9M
Credits Per Year 24
Posting Number F241P
Division School of Sciences
Department Col.Health Professions & Sci.
Location Erie, Pa
Position Summary
The Biology Department at Gannon University is accepting applications for a nine-month, Visiting Assistant Professor position beginning August 2026. We seek a broadly trained biologist to join our existing faculty in providing high-quality instructional experiences to undergraduate students. Preference will be given to candidates currently holding a Ph.D. and those with previous teaching experience. Candidates who are ABD and will receive their degree before June 30, 2026 will be considered.
The successful candidate will teach 24 credit hours in the academic year (lectures = 3 credits, labs = 2 credits), including courses in our introductory majors’ sequence (cell/molecular and organismal courses), upper-level electives in their field(s) of expertise, and other courses in the curriculum as needed. Preference will be given to individuals who can teach anatomy and physiology, microbiology, and/or upper-level molecular biology lecture and lab courses to science and health science majors.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should apply online, and applications should include (1) a cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts (official required for hire), (4) a statement of teaching philosophy, and (5) contact information for three references from which recommendations can be requested.
The Biology Department supports the university’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and actively encourages women, BIPOC, and all under-represented minorities to apply.
Required Qualifications
Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Biology or a related discipline or will have earned their Ph.D. by June 30, 2026.
Candidates must possess effective interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, and an ability to be an effective team member.
Candidates must be able to support and promote the University’s inclusive Mission, its Catholic identity, and its liberal arts and professional education traditions.
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
Typical of an active academic office and laboratory setting.
Tenure Status Temporary
Position Type Regular Faculty
Employment Status Full-Time
Position Length 9M
Credits Per Year 24
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Biology
Document your biology credentials precisely
PERM requires your degree field to match the job's minimum requirements. A degree in biochemistry or microbiology supports different roles than a general biology degree, so verify the SOC code your employer plans to use before recruiting begins.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Biotech firms, pharmaceutical companies, and federal research contractors file PERM more frequently than academic labs or small environmental consultancies. Searching DOL's OFLC disclosure data by occupation filters for employers who have successfully sponsored biology professionals before.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring biology employers
Many biology job postings never mention green card sponsorship even when the employer is willing. Migrate Mate surfaces companies with verified PERM filing history for biology and life science roles, so you target interviews where sponsorship is already on the table.
Verify prevailing wage before accepting an offer
DOL sets prevailing wage at Levels I through IV for each biology SOC code by location. Use OFLC Wage Search to confirm your offered salary meets the required level before signing, since a wage below DOL's threshold will cause the PERM application to fail.
Ask employers about PERM recruitment timing upfront
PERM requires employers to complete supervised recruitment before filing, typically adding four to six months before the I-140 petition even starts. Asking about this timeline during the offer stage tells you whether the employer has done this before and how they plan to proceed.
Check your O*NET profile to confirm specialty occupation status
EB-2 eligibility for biology roles depends on the position requiring an advanced degree. The O*NET occupation profile for your specific role shows the typical education level, which supports your employer's PERM job requirements and strengthens the I-140 petition.
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Find Biology JobsBiology Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Do biology roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most biology positions qualify for EB-3 as professional roles requiring at least a bachelor's degree. Roles requiring a master's degree or higher, such as senior research scientists or regulatory affairs specialists in biotech, can qualify for EB-2. Your employer specifies the minimum requirements in the PERM job description, which determines which category applies.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for biology professionals?
H-1B is a temporary status capped at 65,000 slots annually with a lottery, while EB-3 green card sponsorship has no annual lottery and leads to permanent residency. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification adds six to eighteen months before you file the I-140 petition. For nationals of countries without significant visa backlogs at the EB-3 level, the green card path can be faster long-term than cycling through H-1B renewals.
Where can I find biology employers that sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate filters job opportunities by verified PERM and green card sponsorship history, so you can search biology and life science roles knowing the employer has sponsored foreign workers before. This is more reliable than filtering general job postings by keywords, since most listings don't disclose sponsorship willingness upfront.
What happens to my green card case if I change biology employers mid-process?
If your I-140 petition has been approved for more than 180 days, you may be able to port your priority date to a new employer under a similar biology occupation without restarting PERM from scratch. Before the 180-day mark, changing employers generally requires your new employer to file a new PERM application and I-140, which resets your place in line.
Does a biology master's degree automatically qualify me for EB-2?
Not automatically. The EB-2 category requires both that you hold an advanced degree and that the job itself requires one. If your employer's PERM job description lists a bachelor's degree as sufficient, USCIS will classify the petition as EB-3 regardless of your actual credentials. Your employer must structure the minimum job requirements at the master's level for EB-2 to apply.
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