Professor of Practice

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number:
0601278

Position Title:
Professor of Practice

FLSA:
Exempt

Job Type:
Full-Time

Staff Term:

Staff Work Schedule (hours/dates):

Academic Year Schedule (dates):
August - May

Faculty Term:
Full Academic Year

Position Type:
Faculty

Department:
Biology

Job Summary/Basic Function:

The Biological, Chemical, and Environmental Sciences (BCES) Department at Wheaton College is seeking applicants for a Professor of Practice position starting Fall 2026. The 3/3 teaching responsibilities include but are not limited to Introductory Biology and Anatomy & Physiology (lecture and lab). The successful candidate will play an active role in guiding the future of the Biology major and other related majors (Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Environmental Science, Forensic Science, Medical Sciences, and Nursing) through advising and participation in shared governance structures.

Wheaton's Biology Department is committed to creating an innovative, inclusive learning environment and to providing students with hands-on research opportunities beginning from their first semester on campus; our work has been supported by an HHMI grant for inclusive excellence in STEM. As a department focused on equity and supporting diversity within academia, we encourage applications from individuals who have been historically excluded from Biology and from those who are strongly committed to diversifying the field through mentoring students.

The position may be renewed annually for the first two years, followed by multi-year renewals based on performance and needs of the College.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three references.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Minimum Qualifications:

An M.S. with strong teaching experience or a Ph.D. at the time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have the ability to teach lecture and laboratory classes in these foundational offerings:
Introductory Biology and Anatomy & Physiology. Additional course offerings may be possible based on the candidate's area of expertise and interest.

Compensation and Benefits

To attract and retain the most talented individuals, Wheaton College maintains a flexible and competitive staff compensation and benefits program.

When determining and establishing hiring rates or recruitment ranges for a position, the College considers a number of factors including the budget for the position, the range of the grade, the external market for the position or similar positions, level and scope of responsibilities, required education, skills and relevant experience as well as internal equity. All salary offers must have the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.

The anticipated hiring or recruitment range for this position is $50,000 - $55,000.

The salary for this position will be commensurate with the qualifications, education and experience of the candidate.

Physical Demands

ADA Statement:

Individuals must possess these knowledges, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Eeo Statement

Wheaton College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich an intellectually diverse learning environment, the Department and the College actively encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.

Wheaton's core belief is that valuing diversity is pivotal to personal development, intellectual expansion, and societal equity. Our community is united by a shared dedication to equity and access that is essential to providing a transformative education in the Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Posting Date:
03/30/2026

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled
Yes

Contact(s):

Office of Human Resources

Contact Phone/Extension:

Contact Email:
careers

Contact Fax

Special Instructions to Candidates:

The federal government and the state of Massachusetts have made the decision to end the COVID-19 public health emergency. Effective June 1, 2023, the college will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for members of our community. Rather, we strongly recommend that everyone stay up to date on their vaccinations, including boosters, as recommended by their health care provider.

While we will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations, we strongly encourage members of our campus community to adhere to public health recommendations for vaccination to protect against COVID-19, as well as influenza and other diseases.