Summary of Job Duties

The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith invites applications for biologist. This one-academic year Visiting Assistant Professor position (renewable up to 2 years) will begin August 2026 and will be responsible for teaching a 15-hour load per semester and to be a mentor to undergraduate students.

The Department of Biological Sciences is an interdisciplinary department that offers undergraduate degrees in Biology and Biology with Teaching Licensure, as well as a Minor in Biology. This position, renewable for up to 2 years, will serve to address the increase in students in both Biology and Health Sciences. Courses may include Biological Sciences and Lab for non-majors; Human Anatomy and lab; and Introduction to Cell Biology. The position reports to the Head of the Department of Biological Sciences.

Qualifications

Required Education and/or Work Experience: Minimum qualifications include a doctorate in Biology or related field.

Preferred Education and/or Work Experience: Publication record in areas of Biology, Anatomy, or Cell Biology. Prior teaching experience (with student evaluation).

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach 15 credit hours per semester from the following: Biological Sciences and Laboratory; Human Anatomy and Laboratory; Introduction to Cell Biology
• Maintain office hours to serve UAFS students
• Assess and evaluate student learning

Other Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner to foster teamwork and by providing leadership to subordinates.
• Requires consistent on-time attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.