"Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology in Microbiology"

Job Summary

The Biology Department at Oberlin College invites applications for a full-time non-continuing faculty position in the College of Arts and Sciences in microbiology. Appointment to this position will be for a term of 1 year, 2 semesters, beginning fall 2026, and will carry the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor.

Responsibilities

The incumbent will teach a total of five courses in the general area of microbiology. We particularly seek biologists who can teach microbiology with a lab to fulfill the needs of pre-health students. The expected teaching duties include an upper-level majors course in Microbiology, with an accompanying lab; a second upper-level course related to the candidate's interest and expertise, with an accompanying lab (BIOL 3xx); a first-year seminar course (FYSP xxx). First-year seminars are offered for incoming first-year students in the fall semester and serve as an introduction to liberal arts learning. Thus, these courses are discussion-based non-majors courses that draw broad connections across disciplines (from natural science to social sciences and humanities).

Required qualifications

Among the qualifications required for appointment is the Ph.D. degree (in hand or ABD). Candidates must demonstrate interest and potential excellence in undergraduate teaching. Successful teaching experience at the college level is desirable. Oberlin College values diversity, equity and inclusion. The incumbent will bring understanding of or experience working with underrepresented and diverse academic populations. Oberlin is interested in candidates who can contribute to the excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and service. Oberlin recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran's status, and/or other protected status as required by applicable law.

Compensation

Within the range established for this position, salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes an excellent benefits package.

Special instructions to applicant

A complete application will be comprised of
1) a Cover Letter describing your teaching, scholarship, mentorship, and service, detailing any connections to supporting an inclusive learning environment;
2) a Curriculum Vitae;
3) an unofficial graduate transcript;
4) a statement (or statements) on your teaching philosophy and expertise in diversity, equity, and inclusion*;
5) Letters of Reference from three recommenders.

** All application materials must be submitted electronically through Oberlin College and Conservatory's online application process at: https://jobs.oberlin.edu/
*Examples of our commitment to diversity are available at https://www.oberlininclusiveexcellence.org/.
**By providing three letters of reference, you agree that we may contact your letter writers.

Review of applications will begin on February 10, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Completed applications received by the February 10 deadline will be guaranteed full consideration.

Questions about the position can be addressed to: Angie Roles, Chair of Biology, at aroles@oberlin.edu or 440-775-8319.

Posted: 22-Jan-26
Location: Oberlin, Ohio
Categories: Academic/Faculty, Biological/Biomedical Sciences
Internal Number: 17119