Assistant Professor of Instruction, Biology

Xavier University invites applications for a renewable/permanent non-tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Biology to begin in Fall 2027. The individual must hold at least a M.S. degree in an area of the biological sciences, with experience relevant to human physiology strongly preferred. This is not a remote position. Responsibilities include: teaching majors’ lectures and labs (e.g., Human Physiology), non-science majors’ and allied health majors’ lectures and labs (e.g., Human Biology, Anatomy and Physiology), and service to the department including preparation of one multi-section lab per term. Preparation of multi-section labs entails the planning and maintenance of course content, coordination with other faculty teaching the corequisite lecture and other sections of the lab, and working with the department lab manager to ensure that materials are ordered and set up correctly. Most of these are existing classes and already have materials prepared that will be shared. Prior experience teaching college student labs, especially human physiology, is preferred. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 

The position is part of Xavier Health, the University's integrated health initiative connecting a broad portfolio of programs and creating opportunities for collaboration across disciplines.  Xavier Health offers more than 15 undergraduate and 12 graduate pathways, more than 500 community partnership sites, and connections across disciplines that contribute to health and human well-being.  Xavier Health prepares servant-leaders through real-world experiences and Jesuit Catholic formation that puts the whole person at the center of care. 

Xavier University is part of the 500-year-old Jesuit Catholic tradition of academic excellence in the liberal arts. Guided by our mission and values, we welcome and support members from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. We are firmly committed to open and free inquiry, deliberately seek out multiple perspectives, and strive to create a campus where everyone feels a strong sense of belonging. 

Our campus is located in the vibrant and thriving city of Cincinnati. With its concentration of universities, research hospitals, and biotechnology companies, the region offers extensive opportunities for faculty to collaborate with community partners in developing research initiatives and immersive learning experiences. 

Xavier is a member of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities as well as the Big East Conference. The university continues to grow, with a strong focus on biomedical sciences and the proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine. Xavier is classified as a national university in the Carnegie Classifications and was recently recognized among the most innovative schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. 

Applicants should submit the following to Xavier University’s website, an application letter, curriculum vitae and a statement of teaching philosophy that incorporates how you can support student belonging.  Review of applications will begin October 26, 2026. Finalists will be asked for letters of recommendation. Questions may be sent to the Chair of the Department of Biology, Dr. Kathryn Morris, at morrisk10@xavier.edu.