Wheaton is a leading private, coeducational, liberal arts college of 1800 students located in Norton, MA and within easy commuting distance of Boston and Providence.
Posting Details
Posting Number: 0601300
Position Title: Visiting Assistant Professor
FLSA: Exempt
Job Type: Full-Time
Faculty Term: Full Academic Year
Position Type: Faculty
Department: Biological, Chemical, and Environmental Sciences
Job Summary/Basic Function
The Biological, Chemical, and Environmental Sciences (BCES) Department at Wheaton College is seeking applicants for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor position starting Fall 2026 (2026-2027 academic year). The 3/3 teaching responsibilities will include three Introductory Biology laboratories of up to 24 students each in the fall and three Nutrition lectures of up to 44 students each in the spring.
Responsibilities of the Instructor include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Teaching effectively in an in-person environment that fosters meaningful student-faculty interaction.
- Creating a course syllabus (with assistance, if desired) and ensuring it is provided to students and posted on the course’s Canvas site.
- Selecting and ordering textbooks and/or procuring other required course materials before classes begin.
- Grading assignments in a timely manner and posting grades in Canvas.
- Holding regular office hours and being responsive to student needs.
Wheaton’s Biology Department is committed to creating an innovative, inclusive learning environment. Our work has been supported by an HHMI grant for inclusive excellence in STEM. As a department focused on equity and supporting diversity within academia, we encourage applications from individuals who have been historically excluded from Biology and from those who are strongly committed to diversifying the field through mentoring students.
Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three references.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Minimum Qualifications
An M.S. with strong teaching experience or a Ph.D. at the time of appointment.
Compensation and Benefits
The anticipated hiring or recruitment range for this position is $50,000-$55,000.
The salary for this position will be commensurate with the qualifications, education and experience of the candidate.
EEO Statement
Wheaton College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich an intellectually diverse learning environment, the Department and the College actively encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.
Wheaton’s core belief is that valuing diversity is pivotal to personal development, intellectual expansion, and societal equity. Our community is united by a shared dedication to equity and access that is essential to providing a transformative education in the Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Posting Date: 07/15/2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
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