Assistant Professor of Biology

Assistant Professor of Biology

Washington and Lee University:
Biology Department

Location:

Lexington, VA, USA

Open Date:
Sep 02, 2026

Description The Department of Biology at Washington and Lee University invites applications for one tenure-track Assistant Professor position forthe  academic year, beginning July 1, 2027. We seek an integrative biologist to support the biology program. Disciplinary and research interests are open, but we prefer candidates working across multiple levels (molecular, population, ecosystem) andacross traditional disciplines. This person will also support our growing Data Science Minor with an average of two courses per year.

We favor an excellent educator with genuine interests in teaching and pursuing research with undergraduate students.

Washington and Lee University promotes a dynamic and welcoming environment that allows students and employees of multiple backgrounds and perspectives to learn, work, and thrive together.

Successful candidates will contribute to that environment and exhibit potential for excellence in teaching and for vigorous scholarship. We welcome applications from candidates that would contribute to the University's mission and strategic plan.

The school calendar consists of two 12-week terms, one in the falland one in the winter, and a 4-week spring term. The teaching loadis 5 courses per year; there is no summer teaching. Support for research includes laboratory start-up funding, conference funding,summer research funding, and pre-tenure leave, as well as opportunities to present to faculty cohorts and programs on campus;teaching support is available through university-wide workshops, afaculty mentoring program, and the Harte Center for Teaching and Learning.

Washington and Lee University is a highly selective, independent,co-educational, liberal arts college of approximately 1850undergraduate and 400 law students and located in Lexington, VA,three hours southwest of Washington, DC. W&L is consistently ranked among the top 12 national liberal arts colleges. Established in 1749, it is the ninth oldest institution of higher learning in the nation.

The expected salary for this position is between $94,000 and $105,000 per year. Offers are based on factors such as relevant education, experience, tenure status, internal equity, and marketand organizational considerations.

Washington and Lee University offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of employee sand their families, as well as substantial support for faculty development through research funding, a strong culture of mentorship, and a pre-tenure leave program. To learn more about working at W&L, employee benefits, and life in the Shenandoah Valley, visit jobs.wlu.edu.

Preferred candidates will hold a Ph.D. in Biology or adjacent fields, show promise in research, and demonstrate interest and experience in teaching.

Washington and Lee is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking candidates committed to high standards of scholarship,performance, professionalism, and to a welcoming campus community.

Job description requirements are representative, but notall‐inclusive of the knowledge, skill, and abilities needed to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may bemade to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.