Visiting Faculty, Department of Biology
About the role
Xavier University invites applications for a visiting faculty position in the Department of Biology to begin in Fall 2027, to complement its new undergraduate programs in Neuroscience. The position is renewable annually for up to three years, pending continued need. Xavier is a member of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities and the Big East, a national university in the Carnegie classifications, recently named among the most innovative schools nationally by U.S. News & World Report. The university is growing with life sciences a major focal direction and is part of the 500‑year‑old Jesuit Catholic tradition of academic excellence in the liberal arts, strongly committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity. Xavier strives for a climate of respect and inclusiveness that welcomes diverse backgrounds, supports open inquiry, and seeks multiple perspectives.
Responsibilities
- Teach the equivalent of four courses per semester, which may include neuroscience, majors‑level anatomy and/or physiology, professional skills courses for majors, and other upper‑division courses of interest.
- Most courses are existing classes with prepared materials that will be shared.
Requirements
- Must be a Ph.D. candidate or hold a Ph.D. in an area of the biological sciences.
- Specialization in neuroscience is required; any area of neuroscience is welcomed.
- Demonstrated passion for teaching undergraduates.
- Position is not remote; visa sponsorship is not available.
Benefits
- Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- Tax‑advantaged accounts such as health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and dependent care accounts.
- Financial security via life and long‑term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
- Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
- Tuition remission for employees and their eligible dependents.