Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology

Description

 

The Department of Biology at Washington and Lee University has two openings for one-year Visiting Assistant Professor positions for the 2026-2027 academic year, beginning July 1, 2026. Each position carries a 6-course teaching load distributed over Fall and Winter terms (12 weeks each) and the university’s 4-week Spring Term. Candidates should be prepared to teach a 200-level course in Genetics with lab.  In addition to genetics, we seek candidates who can teach (1) introductory courses in data science using R or Python or a general biostatistics course, and (2) 200 or 300-level courses in their area of expertise. Ideally, one of the candidates would have expertise in plant biology.

Washington and Lee University promotes a dynamic and welcoming environment that allows students and employees of multiple backgrounds and perspectives to learn, work, and thrive together. Successful candidates will contribute to that environment and exhibit potential for excellence in teaching and for vigorous scholarship. We welcome applications from candidates that would contribute to the University’s mission and Strategic Plan.

Washington and Lee University is a highly selective, independent, co-educational, liberal arts college of approximately 1850 undergraduate and 400 law students and located in Lexington, VA, three hours southwest of Washington, DC. W&L is consistently ranked among the top 12 national liberal arts colleges. Established in 1749, it is the ninth oldest institution of higher learning in the nation.

Qualifications

Preferred candidates will hold a Ph.D. or have ABD status in Biology or adjacent fields and experience conducting analysis of biological data.

Application Instructions

Review of applications will begin March 30, 2026. Candidates should submit:

• A letter of application summarizing teaching interests and experience, scholarly pursuits, and demonstrated ability to teach students from a wide range of backgrounds and lived experiences.
• a CV
• names and contact details of three references who are willing and able to write confidential letters of recommendation (we will request confidential letters from candidates selected to interview)

All materials should be submitted via Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/182506. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Washington and Lee is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking candidates committed to high standards of scholarship, performance, professionalism, and to a welcoming campus community. Job description requirements are representative, but not all‐inclusive of the knowledge, skill, and abilities needed to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.