Description
Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology – Two Positions (Ecology and Evolution & Genetics, Cell and Molecular Biology)
Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Hobart and William Smith Colleges invites applications for two Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology positions to begin August 1, 2026. These are full-time, one-year positions with a teaching load of six courses over two semesters, which typically entails two classes with associated labs and two lecture-only classes. HWS Biology courses have access to molecular biology facilities, cell culture and microscopy equipment, computing resources, as well as field-based resources including a campus forest, a research vessel on Seneca Lake, and a 100-acre field station a short distance from the main campus.
Visiting Assistant Professor of Ecology and Evolution: Teaching responsibilities will include one or more core courses (Introductory Biology, Ecology, Evolution, or Biostatistics) and upper-level courses in the candidate’s area of expertise. This appointment has the possibility for renewal contingent on successful annual review and ongoing curricular needs.
Visiting Assistant Professor of Genetics, Cell and Molecular Biology: Teaching responsibilities will include one or more core courses (Introductory Biology, and/or Genetics, with the possibility of teaching Biostatistics depending on departmental needs and candidate expertise) and upper-level courses in the candidate’s area of expertise.
Qualifications for both positions:
Candidates with a Ph.D. in an appropriate field and college-level teaching experience are strongly preferred, but A.B.D. with college-level teaching experience will be considered.
Application Instructions for both positions:
Candidates should submit the following materials via Interfolio: cover letter including potential courses they could teach, curriculum vitae, contact information for three confidential professional references, a one-page statement of teaching philosophy with evidence of teaching effectiveness and attention to inclusivity in the classroom, and a one-page statement summarizing their research interests. Review of applications will begin January 20, 2026, and continue until the positions are filled.Specific inquiries about the position may be directed to Dr. Shannon Straub, Chair of the Biology Department (straub@hws.edu).
The salary range for this position is $59,160-$68,000.
Questions regarding Interfolio or visa status should be directed to Human Resources (hr@hws.edu).
To apply for the Ecology and Evolution position, visit: https://apply.interfolio.com/179542
To apply for the Genetics, Cell, and Molecular Biology position, visit: https://apply.interfolio.com/179540
About HWS:
A liberal arts and sciences institution, Hobart and William Smith is known for consistent success in preparing students for meaningful lives and fulfilling careers through an outcomes-based focus on their futures. Our nationally ranked faculty are accessible teachers and scholars known for the impact of their research and distinguished by the depth of their mentorship. World challenges are studied in the classroom where critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills are honed. In the field, knowledge turns into discovery. In office hours, plans are carefully crafted to tie interests and talents to an academic path that motivates beyond graduation.
Our location in the heart of the Finger Lakes allows faculty, staff and students to live and work collaboratively on the banks of a resource-rich lake. Student-athletes play for 30 varsity teams boasting 24 national titles, including the 2023 and 2024 NCAA DIII Men’s Ice Hockey Championships. With three graduate programs, students can build on their undergraduate degree with a Master of Arts in Higher Education Leadership, Master of Arts in Teaching, or a Master of Science in Management. Together, the experiences and mentorship at HWS prepare students to lead lives of consequence.
The Colleges are an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibitdiscrimination and harassment in their programs and activities against employees orapplicants based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, caregiver status, military status, including past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, social class, or any other category or characteristic protected by applicable law.
