What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor of Biology position at Widener University?
Reporting to the Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, the Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor of Biology is a full-time, temporary non-tenure track position beginning in Fall 2026, with the possibility of renewal.
The Department of Biology at Widener University seek candidates with strong teaching experience in animal or human physiology and welcomes applicants with a broad array of backgrounds in physiological ecology research Candidates who have expertise in physiological ecology, or related fields are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching. They will join a supportive environment in the Department of Biology, with a history of close collaboration between non-tenure track teaching faculty and tenure-track faculty in teaching and scholarly pursuits. Facilities available include greenhouse space, Widener’s arboretum, a staffed prep room, and multi-use laboratory space. While faculty-student research is not required for this temporary position, the department is very supportive of early career faculty members seeking collaborative projects, to be well-positioned for a future tenure-track faculty position.
The Department of Biology is committed to fostering a sense of belonging in science. We comprise faculty, staff, and students representing a wide range of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences. We seek candidates who aspire to create an environment of inclusive excellence where our students can thrive and achieve success in their chosen fields. Those candidates experienced in, or who would enjoy, working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students, and those who can contribute to the climate of inclusivity, are encouraged to identify their experiences in these areas throughout their application.
Review of application materials will begin November 10th, 2025. Applicants must submit: a letter of application, 3 letters of reference, a curriculum vitae, and a statement of teaching philosophy. In addition, three confidential letters of reference must be sent to artsandsciences@widener.edu.
In these materials, provide examples of your experiences with diverse student populations and demonstrate how you could promote an environment of inclusive excellence in our department and in the broader Widener University community through your teaching, scholarship, and service activities. All documents must be submitted electronically (docx or pdf format).
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to) :
Essential Duties:
Teaching:
Required:
Some positions may be eligible for a hybrid or remote work arrangement that may include a partially or fully remote work location, consistent with Widener’s Flexible Work policy. U.S. work authorization is required.
Widener University, an independent, metropolitan, doctoral-intensive university, connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement. Dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention and experiential learning are key components of the Widener Experience. Located in Chester, PA, Widener's main campus is nestled between Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE, with Law Schools located in both Harrisburg and Wilmington. For more information about the university, please visit our website at www.widener.edu.
EOE M/F/V/D
The Department of Biology at Widener University seek candidates with strong teaching experience in animal or human physiology and welcomes applicants with a broad array of backgrounds in physiological ecology research Candidates who have expertise in physiological ecology, or related fields are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching. They will join a supportive environment in the Department of Biology, with a history of close collaboration between non-tenure track teaching faculty and tenure-track faculty in teaching and scholarly pursuits. Facilities available include greenhouse space, Widener’s arboretum, a staffed prep room, and multi-use laboratory space. While faculty-student research is not required for this temporary position, the department is very supportive of early career faculty members seeking collaborative projects, to be well-positioned for a future tenure-track faculty position.
The Department of Biology is committed to fostering a sense of belonging in science. We comprise faculty, staff, and students representing a wide range of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences. We seek candidates who aspire to create an environment of inclusive excellence where our students can thrive and achieve success in their chosen fields. Those candidates experienced in, or who would enjoy, working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students, and those who can contribute to the climate of inclusivity, are encouraged to identify their experiences in these areas throughout their application.
Review of application materials will begin November 10th, 2025. Applicants must submit: a letter of application, 3 letters of reference, a curriculum vitae, and a statement of teaching philosophy. In addition, three confidential letters of reference must be sent to artsandsciences@widener.edu.
In these materials, provide examples of your experiences with diverse student populations and demonstrate how you could promote an environment of inclusive excellence in our department and in the broader Widener University community through your teaching, scholarship, and service activities. All documents must be submitted electronically (docx or pdf format).
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to) :
Essential Duties:
Teaching:
- Teach lecture and laboratory sections for first- and second-year Biology majors and non-majors.
- Potential to teach upper-level electives for junior and senior Biology majors.
- Maintain regular weekly office hours to provide academic support and guidance to students enrolled in assigned courses.
- Participate in weekly departmental faculty meetings focused on departmental operations and planning, faculty development, including pedagogical strategies and student support initiatives.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned or directed to support departmental needs and align with the mission of the Department of Biology, the College of Arts & Sciences, and the University.
Required:
- Ph.D. in Biology with a specialization in Physiological Ecology.
- Demonstrated experience teaching undergraduate students, specifically in animal or human physiology.
- 2–3 years of teaching experience at the college or university level.
- Must be available for in-person instruction.
- Ability to stand and move throughout laboratory spaces to supervise students.
Some positions may be eligible for a hybrid or remote work arrangement that may include a partially or fully remote work location, consistent with Widener’s Flexible Work policy. U.S. work authorization is required.
Widener University, an independent, metropolitan, doctoral-intensive university, connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement. Dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention and experiential learning are key components of the Widener Experience. Located in Chester, PA, Widener's main campus is nestled between Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE, with Law Schools located in both Harrisburg and Wilmington. For more information about the university, please visit our website at www.widener.edu.
EOE M/F/V/D
