"Instructor of Biology"

Job Details

Position Summary:

The Department of Biological Sciences at Arkansas State University (A-State) invites applications for a full-time Instructor position in biological sciences beginning January 2026. Preference will be given to applicants holding a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences or a terminal degree in a health professions field. Applicants must demonstrate a strong commitment to high-quality teaching and student success. The ability to teach majors and non-majors courses in Anatomy & Physiology and Microbiology is highly desirable.

This is a renewable 9-month, non-tenure track position, with regular opportunities to teach during summer terms.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate courses in biological sciences related to human biology, including Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology, and other related courses for majors and non-majors.
• Develop and deliver engaging, student-centered instruction in both lecture and laboratory settings.
• Maintain appropriate course records, assessments, and grading consistent with departmental standards.
• Contribute to curriculum development and continuous improvement of course offerings.
• Stay current with best practices in biology education and integrate innovative teaching strategies.
• Contribute to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Ability to teach majors and non-majors courses in anatomy and physiology and microbiology is desirable

General Days/Hours:

Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Additional hours as requested and/or needed
Regular and reliable attendance

Other:

Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date

More Information:

Arkansas State University is a comprehensive, state-supported, doctoral university with high research activity (R2). Faculty members in the Department of Biological Sciences engage in research and interact with the nearly 500 undergraduate and 60 Ph.D. and Master’s students across Biology, Environmental Sciences, and Molecular Biosciences. Jonesboro is a community of nearly 80,000 people located in northeast Arkansas, amidst the Mississippi Alluvial Plain and Crowley’s Ridge ecoregions. We are an hour away from Memphis, Tennessee and the Ozark Highlands. Jonesboro boasts a regional center for quality healthcare, a variety of dining and entertainment options, a low cost of living, and plenty of recreational opportunities.

QUESTIONS regarding this position should be sent to: Dr. Ronald Johnson, Search Committee Chair, rlj@astate.edu. Review of applications will begin after the closing date and continue until the position is filled.

Minimum Qualifications:

An earned Master’s degree in Biological Sciences, or related field.

Interested candidate must attach (in MS word or PDF format) the following materials to the electronic application: a cover letter, CV, 2-page teaching statement, and contact information for three references.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Biological Sciences, or a terminal degree in a health professions practice field.
• Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching.
• Experience teaching Anatomy & Physiology and Microbiology.