2026-27 Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology

The Department of Biology at Illinois Wesleyan University invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor. This position is a full time, nine month, on-campus, benefits-eligible position that begins August 1, 2026. We seek to hire a colleague who can contribute courses in animal physiology and/or invertebrate biology.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be responsible for

1. teaching a section of an introductory biology course for majors,
2. leading sections of Human Anatomy and Physiology laboratories
3. contributing to the IWU Gateway Colloquium program of courses, and
4. teaching upper level courses in their area of expertise to reach a 4:4 teaching load.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate should have a Masters or Ph.D. degree in Biology or related field and a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate education. Preference will be given to candidates with prior teaching experience at the university level.

About IWU and the Department of Biology:

• For information about the Department of Biology, see: https://www.iwu.edu/biology/.
• Founded in 1850, Illinois Wesleyan University is a nationally ranked, small, private undergraduate liberal arts university with highly selective admission criteria and a tradition of teaching excellence emphasizing the integration of the liberal arts and professional education.
• We are located in Bloomington, IL, a metro area of 190,000 people, which is about a two or three hour drive from Chicago, St. Louis, and Indianapolis.
• We are strongly committed to fostering an environment that values varied perspectives and backgrounds.

Application Information:

Interested applicants should submit a single PDF file to biology@iwu.edu with the subject heading “Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology”.

1. cover letter addressing qualifications for the position
2. curriculum vitae
3. statement of teaching philosophy that includes a discussion of the applicant’s experience in providing quality instruction for students of a variety of backgrounds and learning styles
4. copy of all academic transcripts
5. the names and contact information of three professional references

Review of applications will begin March 2nd and will continue until the position is filled. Questions regarding the position can be directed to Brian Walter (Chair, Biology Department) at bwalter@iwu.edu.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Nine-month appointment
• Salary Range: $59k-$62k, based on experience
• The final candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation.
• An overview of IWU benefits can be found here.