Assistant Professors of Biology

Location: Wilberforce

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Division/Department

Academic Affairs

Reports to

Provost/Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs

Position Type

Full-time

Job Summary

Wilberforce University is a small, Liberal Arts University with an Entrepreneurial focus, and a legacy of being the nation's first private HBCU. Faculty are expected to fulfill the mission and core values of the university with dedication, compliance with all university and academic area policies, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a commitment to the success of the students and the university. Broad responsibilities include teaching face to face, research and grant writing, and service to the community.

Demonstrate instructional proficiency teaching in various modalities (in-person, virtual, or online).

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Teach biology courses across a spectrum ranging from the General Biology principles course to Human Anatomy and Physiology, Cell and Molecular Biology, Genetics, and Environmental Biology in the Department of Biology, College of Professional Studies. Provide academic service to the Department, College, and University, including attending and participating in Student Orientation, Student Preview days, Majors Fair, and other events requiring faculty participation.

Required Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

* PhD in Biology from an accredited institution of higher learning.

* Candidates with ABD's considered but must have a conferred Ph.D. by July 1, 2026.

Minimum Qualifications

* Two years of successful teaching experience in biology, including at least a year's experience with teaching completely online.

* Experience must include 1 year in using modern educational technology, including multimedia-based instructional methods, and use of online platforms, such as Canvas, for synchronous and asynchronous instruction.

* Must have demonstrated knowledge of, and instructional capability in, relevant software packages specific to Biology.

* Demonstrated ability to conduct (present and publish) scholarly research, and to write grants.

* Must be available to teach in person, on campus courses.

Required Documents to Submit with Online Application:

* Cover Letter/Letter of Application

* Curriculum Vitae including all post-doctoral and/or professional employment; published and/or peer-reviewed articles; and authored, funded research proposals, with funded amount and funding agency

* Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts from all institutions attended must be received prior to offer.)

* Statement of Teaching Philosophy

All applications and required documents must be submitted to human resources. A complete packet must be submitted for full consideration no later than January 16, 2026. Applications received after that date will not be processed.

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire.

Wilberforce University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community.

Wilberforce University

Founded in 1856, Wilberforce University is America's first private, coeducational University established to educated men and women of African descent; and is closely affiliated with the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Today, Wilberforce is a well-respected private, residential liberal arts university with a clear mission, core values and vision for the future and is a noted pioneer in the Co-Operative Education Movement.

Wilberforce awards the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in the areas of business, engineering and computing science, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences; as well as the Master of Rehabilitation Counseling degree. The University is located in Wilberforce, Ohio, a community readily accessible to the Dayton, Cincinnati and Columbus metropolitan centers' social, professional and cultural amenities and airports.

Wilberforce University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

How to Apply:

To apply for the Assistant Professors of Biology position, use the "Quick Apply/Submit Resume" button below to submit your information, cover letter and resume to the Wilberforce University Department of Administration and Human Resources.