Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology

The successful candidate will teach introductory courses involving some combination of General Biology, Human Anatomy & Physiology, and General Microbiology. Ability to teach at least two of those is required; ability to teach all three will be considered a plus.

Applicants must have at least a master’s degree in Biology, Microbiology, or related field on or before August 1, 2026. Individuals with post-doctoral experience and/or teaching experience will be given preference.

Applications are invited to apply for a nine-month position in Biology at the Visiting Assistant Professor level beginning August 2026. Applicants must have a Master’s degree in Biology, Microbiology, or related field. Ph.D. preferred.
The successful candidate will teach introductory courses for Biology Majors and non-science majors, including General Biology, and either Human Anatomy & Physiology or General Microbiology. Ability to teach all three will be considered a plus.

In addition to campus resources, the successful applicant will have access to the Plymouth Bluff Environmental Center, a 190-acre educational and recreational center situated above the old Tombigbee River channel and located a 15-minute drive from campus. The Noxubee Wildlife Refuge and the Tombigbee, Buttahatchie, and Luxapalia rivers are nearby and available for class or research activities. Interactions and collaborations are also possible with Mississippi State University, a 25-minute drive from campus.
The successful candidate will be welcome to apply for a tenure-track position that will start in Fall 2027 if they have a Ph.D.

Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. However, failure to disclose may disqualify a candidate.