Assistant Professor of Instruction, Biology

About the role

Xavier University invites applications for a renewable/permanent non-tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Biology to begin in Fall 2027. The individual must hold at least a M.S. degree in an area of the biological sciences, with experience relevant to human physiology strongly preferred. This is not a remote position. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. The position is part of Xavier Health, the University's integrated health initiative connecting a broad portfolio of programs and creating opportunities for collaboration across disciplines. Xavier Health offers more than 15 undergraduate and 12 graduate pathways, more than 500 community partnership sites, and connections across disciplines that contribute to health and human well-being. Xavier Health prepares servant-leaders through real-world experiences and Jesuit Catholic formation that puts the whole person at the center of care. Xavier University is part of the 500-year-old Jesuit Catholic tradition of academic excellence in the liberal arts. Guided by our mission and values, we welcome and support members from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. We are firmly committed to open and free inquiry, deliberately seek out multiple perspectives, and strive to create a campus where everyone feels a strong sense of belonging. Our campus is located in the vibrant and thriving city of Cincinnati. With its concentration of universities, research hospitals, and biotechnology companies, the region offers extensive opportunities for faculty to collaborate with community partners in developing research initiatives and immersive learning experiences. Xavier is a member of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities as well as the Big East Conference. The university continues to grow, with a strong focus on biomedical sciences and the proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine. Xavier is classified as a national university in the Carnegie Classifications and was recently recognized among the most innovative schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

Responsibilities

• Teach majors’ lectures and labs (e.g., Human Physiology).
• Teach non‑science majors’ and allied health majors’ lectures and labs (e.g., Human Biology, Anatomy and Physiology).
• Provide service to the department including preparation of one multi‑section lab per term.
• Plan and maintain course content for multi‑section labs.
• Coordinate with other faculty teaching the corequisite lecture and other lab sections.
• Work with the department lab manager to ensure materials are ordered and set up correctly.

Requirements

• Hold at least an M.S. degree in an area of the biological sciences.
• Experience relevant to human physiology strongly preferred.
• Position is not remote.
• Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Prior experience teaching college student labs, especially human physiology, is preferred.

Skills

• Teaching undergraduate lecture and laboratory courses.
• Planning and maintaining course content for multi‑section labs.
• Coordinating with faculty and lab managers.
• Ensuring proper ordering and setup of laboratory materials.

Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage.
• Tax advantaged accounts including health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and dependent care account.
• Financial security via life and long‑term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave and holidays.
• Tuition remission for employees and their eligible dependents.