Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor

Visiting Assistant Professor – Department of Biological Sciences

Duquesne University: School of Science and Engineering

Location: Duquesne University

Open Date: Jun 04, 2026

The Department of Biological Sciences in the School of Science and Engineering invites applications for one or more Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor positions. These are non-tenure-track appointments reporting to the Department Chair. A successful candidate will teach multiple courses during the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters.

Teaching responsibilities may include courses in general biology, non-majors’ biology, and laboratory instruction.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in a biological science discipline, demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, and have previous university-level teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in course design or responsibility for delivering all or part of a course is an asset.
• The ability to teach an upper-level course in one or more biological subdisciplines is an asset.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community.

Application Instructions

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume/CV, and contact information for a minimum of three professional references.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by July 13, 2026.