Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology; Two

Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology (Two Openings)

Location: Walla Walla, WA

Open Date: Feb 06, 2026

Located in the vibrant community of Walla Walla, WA, Whitman College is home to an intellectually diverse, dynamic, and supportive community of some 500 staff and faculty serving roughly 1,500 students from the local region and across the globe.

Whitman College is one of the top undergraduate liberal arts colleges in the country and continues to build on its national reputation for academic excellence.

The Department of Biology at Whitman College is seeking candidates for two (2) Visiting Assistant Professor positions for one year, beginning August 2026. The first position is anchored in areas related to genetics or cell biology. The second position is anchored in areas related to ecology.

In addition to teaching upper‑level courses in these areas of expertise, successful candidates would also be expected to contribute to the introductory series and may be asked to teach an additional course in their area of interest or to supervise senior thesis students as part of their teaching duties.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in biology or a related field by the time of appointment.

Whitman College is committed to fostering an inclusive learning community that values diverse identities, experiences, and perspectives. Candidates should describe their interest in teaching undergraduates and non‑majors at all levels of instruction and explain how their lived experiences and scholarly practices will advance equity and inclusion.

To apply, go to  The application will ask you to indicate which position(s) you are interested in and will prompt you to upload the required materials: a letter of application; curriculum vitae; and the names of three references. Finalists will be asked to provide graduate transcripts and their references will be contacted with a request for a letter of recommendation.

Review of applications will begin March 1, 2026 and continue until the positions are filled.

Salary Range: $65,000-$70,000

Whitman College offers a competitive benefits package that is designed to attract qualified candidates and retain talented employees. Full‑time employees enjoy the following benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision insurances
• Basic life, accidental death and dismemberment and long‑term disability insurances with the capability to elect additional voluntary coverage
• 403(b) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan with a 10% matching contribution after eligibility requirements are met
• Tuition Remission – Dependent Children, after eligibility requirements
• Employee tuition waiver for two Whitman courses per semester
• Employee Assistance Program
• New faculty receive a relocation stipend for moving expenses based on the distance of relocation

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Whitman College is cultivating a community built on inclusion and belonging. We recognize the value of those who can offer historically underrepresented perspectives and encourage applications from those whose background, knowledge, and insights from lived experience can add to the colleges working and learning environment.

Whitman College is an EEO employer. The college shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60‑1.4(a), 60‑300.5(a) and 60‑741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.