Teaching Faculty of Biology

The Department of Biology in the School of Arts & Sciences at the University of Richmond invites applications for the position of Teaching Faculty of Biology to begin in the 2027-2028 academic year. This is a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure-track, continuing position with benefits. The position includes the opportunity for promotion to Senior Teaching Faculty after successful completion of a qualifying period and review process according to university policy. Demonstrated experience in teaching undergraduates and an interest in teaching in a liberal arts setting are required. Applicants who have a doctoral degree in an area of Biology by the time of appointment are preferred.

The Department of Biology provides a broad biology education within the context of the liberal arts and contributes to the University’s Web of Inquiry curriculum by offering biology courses intended for non-majors. The successful candidate will teach two lecture sections, each with an associated laboratory, per semester, mostly within Modern Concepts in Biology (BIOL 120), a course designed for non-majors fulfilling their natural science requirement within the general education curriculum. Sections of BIOL 120 center on themes that engage students and are related to the instructor’s area of expertise. We are interested in topics that complement or expand our current slate of BIOL 120 topics. There may be opportunities for the candidate to teach other courses within their area of expertise in the Biology major, especially in either BIOL 200 or BIOL 202, our core intermediate courses for majors.  We are committed to inclusive teaching practices and aim to give non-major students exposure to relevant scientific topics and research methodology, while increasing their scientific literacy. We seek a faculty colleague who shares our commitment to student-centered, inclusive undergraduate education. In addition to teaching-related duties, the successful candidate will serve as an academic advisor for undergraduate students and serve on department and/or university committees.

Applicants should apply online at https://jobs.richmond.edu and submit a cover letter, a teaching statement (suggested length: 2 single-spaced pages), and a curriculum vitae. The teaching statement should describe a potential BIOL120 topic and its associated lab, detail their teaching approaches, and describe their commitment to educating a diverse student body through inclusive pedagogies. Candidates should briefly discuss whether they can contribute to teaching either BIOL 200 or BIOL 202. Evidence of teaching effectiveness, if available, may be submitted as a single attachment not to exceed 3 pages. Candidates for this position may be asked, at a later date, to provide the names and contact information for three references who will be asked to submit letters of recommendation. Review of applications will commence on January 11, 2027, and continue until the position is filled. Please contact Dr. Angie Hilliker (ahillike@richmond.edu) with any questions. For more information on the department and its programs, please visit https://biology.richmond.edu.

The starting salary for this position is budgeted at $77,000. Compensation is determined by the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, and skills.

The University of Richmond is a private university located just a short drive from downtown Richmond, Virginia. Through its five schools and wide array of campus programming, the University combines the best qualities of a small liberal arts college and a large university. With approximately 4,000 students, an 8:1 student-faculty ratio, and more than 90% of traditional undergraduate students living on campus, the University is remarkably student-centered.

The mission of the University of Richmond is to educate in an academically challenging, intellectually vibrant, and collaborative community dedicated to the holistic development of students and the production of scholarly and creative work. A Richmond education prepares students for lives of purpose, thoughtful inquiry, and responsible leadership in a diverse world. The University of Richmond’s strategic priorities are academic excellence, belonging and community, access and affordability, well-being, and experiential learning and community engagement. The University seeks to model a relentlessly welcoming and inclusive campus community that values the expression of difference in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development, and institutional success. Our academic community strongly encourages applications that are in keeping with this commitment.