The Department of Biology at the University of South Alabama seeks applications for a full-time (12-month), non-tenure-track Instructor position, beginning August 15, 2024. An earned M.S. or Ph.D. in Biology or a closely related field is required.  

Duties include lecturing, laboratory coordination, and laboratory instruction for General Biology for Majors or Non-Majors. There are also opportunities to teach/develop upper-division courses. The successful candidate will be committed to employing evidence-based practices in teaching and demonstrate an understanding of the needs of a student population in great diversity in age, cultural background, ethnicity, primary language, and academic preparation through inclusive course materials and teaching strategies. 

Prior college teaching experience as instructor of record is preferred. For more information about the Department of Biology at the University of South Alabama, please visit the following link: https://www.southalabama.edu/colleges/artsandsci/biology/.

To apply: Send by email in a single PDF document the following: (1) letter of interest, (2) current curriculum vita, (3) teaching philosophy, (4) unofficial transcripts, and (5) names of three references to Jackie Howell at jackiehowell@southalabama.edu. We will only reach out to references if you pass the initial review stage.

The successful applicant will ultimately need to arrange to have all official graduate and undergraduate transcripts sent directly by the Registrars of all colleges attended to the University of South Alabama.

Review of applications will begin January 22, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.

The University of South Alabama is an EO/AA employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis.