Visiting Professor of Biology

Wesleyan University’s Department of Biology invites applications for a full-time visiting professor of Biology beginning September 1, 2026.  The initial appointment is for one year, and is renewable for a second year based on performance.  Minimum qualifications are a Ph.D. in Biology or related field.  Job responsibilities will focus on teaching introductory biology lecture and laboratory courses. The successful candidate will teach the equivalent of five undergraduate courses each year. In the first year, the fall (September-December) teaching will include teaching two sections of Principles of Biology I (introduction to molecular and cell biology with ~40 students/section) and Principles of Biology I Laboratory (two lab sections).  The spring (January-May) teaching will include teaching Principles of Biology II laboratory (introduction to organismal and population biology, two lab sections) as well as one upper-level course in the candidate’s area of expertise. With a strong and diverse undergraduate student body, Wesleyan is a highly selective liberal arts college that values both scholarship and teaching very highly.

To apply, visit https://wesleyan.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/careers. A complete application includes a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and documentation of teaching experience, including teaching statement, course syllabi and student evaluations. In the cover letter, applicants should describe how they will embrace the college's commitment to fostering an inclusive community. You will also be asked to provide the email addresses of three referees from whom we will obtain confidential letters of recommendation. Applications should be submitted online at https://wesleyan.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/careers.

Applications completed by March 31, 2026 will receive full consideration. Please contact Shana Sperry at email: ssperry@wesleyan.edu if you have questions about the application process. Visa sponsorship may not be available.

All offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidate’s completion of a pre-employment background check screening to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University.

Wesleyan University, located in Middletown, Connecticut, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, political belief, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or non-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications from women and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504 or any other non-discrimination policies should be directed to Vice President for Equity and Inclusion, Title IX and ADA/504 Coordinator.

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Experience is taken into consideration in the determination of salary offers.  For more information visit https://www.wesleyan.edu/hr/handbook/compensation-practices/index.html

Wesleyan offers a broad range of employee benefits and development opportunities, including comprehensive group insurance plans, wellness programs and incentives, generous paid time off and retirement plans, flexible work schedules, employee and dependent tuition programs for those who qualify.  

Detailed information on the benefits of working at Wesleyan is located at: https://wesleyan.edu/hr/careers/prospective-resources.html.