Visiting Assistant Professor, Biology

Position Overview

Faculty – Non‑Tenure Visiting Assistant Professor (Biological Sciences). Post for one academic year renewable up to two years, starting August 2026. Teaching load of 15 credit hours per semester.

University of Arkansas at Fort Smith, Fort Smith, Arkansas.

• Teach 15 credit hours per semester, including Biological Sciences and Laboratory, Human Anatomy and Laboratory, and Introduction to Cell Biology.
• Maintain office hours for UWFS students.
• Assess and evaluate student learning.
• Lead and foster a positive work environment, collaborate with faculty, staff, and students, and perform other duties as assigned.

• Teach courses and lead laboratory sections.
• Maintain office hours.
• Assess student learning.

• Maintain a positive work atmosphere and provide leadership.
• Ensure consistent on‑time attendance.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Demonstrated knowledge of biology, experience teaching anatomy.
• Organizational skills and timely responses to student inquiries.
• Ability to respond to learners from diverse backgrounds and deliver content through varied teaching styles.
• Proficiency with technology in teaching.
• Effective written and oral communication.
• Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships with students and colleagues.

Required:

Doctorate in Biology or related field.

Preferred:
Publication record in Biology, Anatomy, or Cell Biology; prior teaching experience with student evaluation.

Collaboration with faculty, staff, and students in a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented environment.

Criminal background check and motor vehicle registry check; may also involve sex‑offender registry, financial history, and drug screening.

$60,000.

Health, dental, life, and disability insurance; tuition waivers for employees and families; 12 official holidays; immediate leave accrual; retirement program contributions of 5–10 % of salary.

• Cover Letter / Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• List of three professional references (name, email, business title)
• Unofficial or official transcripts

Full consideration will be given to applications received by July 7.

The University of Arkansas is an equal‑opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including admission and employment) on the basis of any protected category. Persons must provide proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.