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Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology - Ecology and Evolution

Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Geneva, NY • On-site

$59K - $68K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 16 days ago

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Description
Hobart and William Smith Colleges invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology position in Ecology and Evolution to begin August 1, 2026. This is a full-time, one-year position with a teaching load of six courses over two semesters. The appointment has the possibility for renewal contingent on successful annual review and ongoing curricular needs.
Teaching responsibilities will include one or more core courses (Introductory Biology, Ecology, Evolution, or Biostatistics) and upper-level courses in the candidate's area of expertise. The teaching load typically entails two classes with associated labs and two lecture-only classes. HWS Biology courses have access to field-based resources including a campus forest, a research vessel on Seneca Lake, and a 100-acre field station a short distance from the main campus, as well as molecular biology facilities, microscopy, and computing resources.
About HWS
A liberal arts and sciences institution, Hobart and William Smith is known for consistent success in preparing students for meaningful lives and fulfilling careers through an outcomes-based focus on their futures. Our nationally ranked faculty are accessible teachers and scholars known for the impact of their research and distinguished by the depth of their mentorship. World challenges are studied in the classroom where critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills are honed. In the field, knowledge turns into discovery. In office hours, plans are carefully crafted to tie interests and talents to an academic path that motivates beyond graduation.
Our location in the heart of the Finger Lakes allows faculty, staff and students to live and work collaboratively on the banks of a resource-rich lake. Student-athletes play for 30 varsity teams boasting 24 national titles, including the 2023 and 2024 NCAA DIII Men's Ice Hockey Championships. With three graduate programs, students can build on their undergraduate degree with a Master of Arts in Higher Education Leadership, Master of Arts in Teaching, or a Master of Science in Management. Together, the experiences and mentorship at HWS prepare students to lead lives of consequence.
Qualifications
Candidates with a Ph.D. in an appropriate field and college-level teaching experience are strongly preferred, but A.B.D. with college-level teaching experience will be considered.
Application Instructions
Candidates should submit the following materials via Interfolio: cover letter including potential courses they could teach, curriculum vitae, contact information for three confidential professional references, a one-page statement of teaching philosophy with evidence of teaching effectiveness and attention to inclusivity in the classroom, and a one-page statement summarizing their research interests. Review of applications will begin January 20, 2026, and continue until the positions are filled. Specific inquiries about the position may be directed to Dr. Shannon Straub, Chair of the Biology Department (straub@hws.edu). The salary range for this position is $59,160-$68,000.
Questions regarding Interfolio or visa status should be directed to Human Resources (hr@hws.edu).

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