Assistant Professor of Biology

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : LA, LA
Job Type: Full-Time 9-month Faculty
Job Number: 01554
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: College of Arts, Education, & Sciences
Opening Date: 08/21/2025
Control Number: 8647

Job Summary
The Biology Program within the School of Sciences at the University of Louisiana at

Monroe (ULM) is seeking an Assistant Professor of Biology for Spring 2026 (preferred) or Fall

2026. The School of Sciences offers a bachelor's degree in biology with concentrations

in Premedical Studies, Wildlife and Natural Resource Conservation, Evolution &

Ecology, and Molecular Biology & Biotechnology. The School of Sciences also offers a

Master's degree in biology.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses during the fall and spring semesters.
• Mentor graduate students and graduate student research projects.
• Pursue a program of scholarly research and publications.
• Advise undergraduate and graduate students and maintain records of students' progress.
• Actively participate in recruitment and retention of students for the Biology degree program.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidates must be passionate about teaching and mentoring students.
• Minimum of 18 graduate course hours in Biology or related field.
  • Doctoral degree in Biology or related field preferred
  • ABD candidates in late stages of dissertation will also be considered.
• Innovative pedagogical approaches to teaching undergraduates from diverse backgrounds
• Experience teaching genetics and ability to teach a diverse set of undergraduate or graduate level biology classes preferred
• Evidence of effective oral and written communication skills
• A research agenda or demonstration of scholarly activity

Supplemental Information
Required Application Documents to Attach

• Cover letter
• CV
• Teaching philosophy
• Research statement

Employees are eligible for a full benefits package (health, dental, vision, life, retirement, leave, etc.) ULM offers a wide range of employee benefits. for more information regarding benefits.