Visiting Assistant Professor; Molecular Biology

Position: Visiting Assistant Professor (Molecular Biology) - Full Time
Gustavus Adolphus College invites applications for a full-time one-year position of Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology to begin August 15, 2026.

Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States. Gustavus will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position. Gustavus is not an e-verify institution.

Employment Type:

Full-Time (1.0 FTE), Benefits-Eligible;
Exempt (Salaried);
In-Person Instruction

Position Overview

* Teach 28 credit hours over the academic year. Primary teaching responsibilities will include an intermediate, 200-level Cell and Molecular Biology course with labs that will serve both Biology and Biochemistry and Molecular Biology majors, as well as a 300-level Genetics course (without lab) and a 300-level Molecular Biology course (with labs). Additionally, the candidate will teach one lab section of an intermediate 200-level Microbiology course.

The department has designated laboratory curricula for our 200-level courses that complement lecture content. 200-level labs are supported by Laboratory Coordinators who are responsible for setting up the lab, as well as providing informational meetings that facilitate successful lab implementation for all team members.

* Help cultivate a welcoming community where everyone feels a sense of belonging. We strive to foster an environment where people can be themselves, build community, learn, and grow.

Why Teach at Gustavus?

* Improve your teaching. Take advantage of opportunities to join a teaching circle, participate in workshops, apply for an internal teaching development grant, and engage in conversations about teaching with colleagues across campus.

* Develop professional skills by participating in faculty meetings and committees, attending faculty development days, and taking advantage of the College's membership to the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD).

* Be a part of our community. We offer free parking, exercise classes, and use of library and athletic facilities.