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Amherst College

Assistant Professor of Classics

Amherst, MA · On-site

$120K - $200K/yr

Assistant Professor of Classics (tenure track) The expected salary range for this job opportunity ... For information about the department, visit its web pages. About Amherst As a leading liberal arts ...

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As of Jul 25, 2026, the average yearly pay for visiting assistant professor in Springfield, MA is $77,918.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,400.00 and $89,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Visiting Assistant Professors often encounter challenges such as adapting quickly to a new institution's culture, balancing teaching loads with research expectations, and building relationships within a limited timeframe. Navigating unfamiliar administrative processes and integrating into established departmental communities can also pose difficulties. To address these, it's helpful to proactively seek mentorship from permanent faculty, participate in departmental meetings and events, and prioritize clear communication with both students and colleagues. Taking initiative in engaging with the academic community can make the transition smoother and enhance professional development during the appointment.

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To thrive as a Visiting Assistant Professor, you need a terminal degree (such as a PhD) in your discipline, demonstrated teaching ability, and a track record of scholarly research. Familiarity with learning management systems (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard) and academic publishing platforms is often required. Strong communication, adaptability, and collaboration skills help you engage students and work effectively with colleagues. These competencies are essential for delivering quality education, contributing to departmental goals, and navigating the temporary and varied nature of visiting academic appointments.

What is a Visiting Assistant Professor?

A Visiting Assistant Professor is a temporary faculty member at a college or university, typically hired for a limited-term appointment (often one to three years). They are usually early-career scholars or recent Ph.D. graduates who teach courses, conduct research, and participate in academic service. Unlike tenure-track professors, their positions are not permanent, and they may be filling in for faculty on leave or helping to meet short-term teaching needs. These roles can provide valuable experience and may serve as a stepping stone to more permanent academic positions.
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Visiting Assistant Professor - Biology

Trinity College Dublin

Hartford, CT • On-site

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Job Family Group:
Faculty
Time Type:
Full time
Department/Office:
Biology
Exemption Status:
Exempt
Job Description:
The position is a visiting appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. A Ph.D with a concentration in some aspect of Neurobiology, Physiology, or Cellular Biology is appropriate. A Master's Degree, or a Ph.D candidate post-qualifying exams is acceptable.
The successful candidate will teach lab sections of the upper division Neurobiology course BIOL 3457 and a section of the sophomore-level biology lab course Cells and Cell Systems Lab BIOL 2112 in the fall. In the spring, the candidate will contribute to the Biology core curriculum
Trinity University is a secular, independent, private institution, founded in 1869. Trinity offers high-quality science, liberal arts, and pre-professional programs as represented by the four schools (STEM, Arts & Humanities, Social Science and Civic Engagement, and Business) to approximately 2,500 undergraduate students from the U.S. and more than 45 countries. The attractive campus overlooks downtown San Antonio, a city rich in heritage and ethnic diversity. Additional information can be found on the Resource Guide to Trinity & San Antonio.
The Department of Biology is one of eight departments in the D. R. Semmes School of Science that was recently endowed with a gift of $26 million that in part supports student research and faculty development. The D. R. Semmes School of Science is housed in the Center for the Sciences and Innovation, an innovative and collaborative hub for interdisciplinary research and teaching.
Both the Department of Biology and the University as a whole value and safeguard academic freedom for faculty members in their teaching and scholarship. Trinity is guided by a set of core values and is committed to implementing practices in pursuit of an inclusive campus for all students, faculty, and staff to feel welcomed and engaged in a community of learning.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Visiting Assistant Professor will teach two lab sections of Neurobiology and one section of Cells and Cell Systems Lab. In the spring, the Visiting Assistant Professor will teach in the Biology core curriculum, BIOL 1111 Integrative Biology lab.
APPOINTMENT DETAILS
The appointment will be a non-tenure track appointment at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor for one academic year.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
Required: A Master's degree or confirmation that a Ph.D. candidate has passed their qualifying exams. The area of expertise must be a concentration in some aspect of neuroscience, physiology, or cellular biology.
Preferred: Earned Ph.D. in some aspect of neuroscience, physiology, or cellular biology.
EXPERIENCE
Preferred: Evidence of teaching excellence at the undergraduate level and a theoretical understanding of electrophysiology.
The ideal candidate has hands-on familiarity with techniques used in the Neurobiology lab including electrophysiology, modeling of neurons, immunohistochemistry, and confocal microscopy.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
Understanding of and experience using extracellular and sharp electrode intracellular electrophysiological experimental methods.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is completed in office and physiology lab environments. Must be able to move about freely. Willingness to travel on behalf of Trinity University. Physical demands are light; all lifting is less than 50 pounds.
ATTENDANCE
Maintaining and satisfying minimum attendance requirements is an essential function of this
position. All employees in this job classification are required to satisfy this requirement. This job classification may not include "light duty" work or allow unpredictable or unrestricted absences. On-site attendance required.
HOW TO APPLY
For internal applicants, please apply through Workday using the 'Jobs Hub' application, see instructions provided here.
For external applicants, when starting the application, select "Apply Manually." Only complete fields with a red asterisk, which are required.Please create your Workday application account using a personal email address, as you will need to maintain access to this account throughout the pre-hire process, if selected.
For all applicants, you do not need to complete the "(Work) Experience," "Education," "Certifications," or "Languages" fields - these details will be provided in your curriculum vitae.
In the "Application Documents" field, please upload the following as seen below. Maximum of five (5) files can be uploaded.
  • Cover letter
  • Current curriculum vitae
  • Unofficial transcripts from postsecondary institutions attended
  • A teaching philosophy statement detailing evidence of this philosophy in their past efforts of teaching and training
  • Intentional inclusion statement - Intentional Inclusion is a core value at Trinity University. Please provide a brief (1-2p.) reflection on the ways that you might contribute to cultivating an environment where people feel welcomed, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential. Provide examples of how that relates to your teaching, research/scholarship and other professional activities.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Sandra Miller - SANDRA.MILLER@trinity.edu
Frank Healy, Chair of Biology - biol.chair@trinity.edu
Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting an application. If you have revisions needed to an application already submitted or need help submitting an application, please contact Human Resources at 210-999-7507 or email humanresources@trinity.edu.

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