Biology (A/P & Gen Bio/Eco) - Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor (Two Positions Available)
Fairfield
Thursday, 21 May 2026
The Department of Biology at Sacred Heart University invites applications from qualified candidates for two nine-month full-time Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor positions: one in the field of Anatomy and Physiology and the other in General Biology and Ecology. Applicants are expected to demonstrate the potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching, including instruction of nursing and major-level Anatomy and Physiology. Sophomore-level Ecology laboratories involve supervision of up to 15 students at forest and shoreline field sites located within a 25-minute drive of Sacred Heart University, in addition to laboratory-based instruction. Applicants must also possess a strong appreciation for the mission of the University and its student-centered focus. The successful candidates will contribute to a collegial and collaborative environment, consciously applying the University's mission and values to create spaces where all members of the community may thrive and succeed. Qualifications: Candidates with an advanced degree in Biology or a related field in the biological sciences are invited to apply (ABD considered). Significant teaching and post-doctoral experiences preferred. Candidates should also support Sacred Heart University's intellectual and ethical development of all students and value the University's Catholic identity, tradition, and spirit. Biology/ Ecology candidates must be able to drive an 8-passenger van to field sites. Applications must include: A letter of application (specifying desired position), curriculum vitae, advanced degree transcript (unofficial is sufficient for the application process), a statement describing teaching philosophy, and contact information for three letters of reference. Letters of recommendation will be required if selected for a screening interview. Digital application materials must be submitted through the Sacred Heart University Online Application Portal to be considered. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.