Teaching Assistant Professor of Biology
Special Instructions
To be considered, please complete an online faculty application and upload the following documents:
- a cover letter describing interest in and qualifications for the position;
- a curriculum vitae including a detailed description of teaching experience, service experience, and scholarly publications including those related to biology education;
- a 2-page statement of teaching philosophy;
- copies of official student evaluations from past courses taught; and
- the names and contact information for three referees who can comment on your classroom instruction.
Letters of recommendation will be requested at a later stage for candidates advancing to the second stage of the process. Only complete applications will be considered.
Review of applications will begin on November 20, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled, pending final budgetary approval.
Recruitment Plan
I. RECRUITMENT PLAN
- Posting Number: F002665
- Academic Title: Teaching Assistant Professor of Biology
- Rank: Teaching Assistant Professor
- Discipline: Basic Sciences
- Contract Type: Non-Tenure Track, Special Service, Renewable Appointment (initial appt period) - 08/01/27-05/31/30
- Required Licenses/Certifications and other Specific Requirements: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
- Proposed Start Date: 08/01/2027
- Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Position Description Summary
The Department of Biological Sciences at The George Washington University invites applicants for a position as a Teaching Assistant Professor of Biology to begin as soon as Fall 2027. This is a full-time, renewable, Specialized Service contract position with a course load of 3 courses per semester (Fall and Spring). The initial renewable appointment period will be for 3 years. Because this is a teaching position, there are no research expectations, but the candidate will be required to contribute some effort towards service for the University and maintain knowledge in the discipline sufficient to support teaching.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
The primary responsibilities of the candidate will comprise the design, delivery, and supervision of undergraduate courses associated with our non-majors Introductory Biology sequence to offer content in areas such as cellular biology, microbiology, nutrition, physiology, and evolution to multiple large lecture sections each semester. The candidate will manage and coordinate labs associated with the non-majors Introductory Biology lectures while collaborating with our teaching faculty, laboratory managers, graduate teaching assistants, and undergraduate teaching assistants to ensure a high-quality educational experience that prepares undergraduate students for advanced coursework and to be scientifically literate citizens. There may also be opportunities to rotate into majors Introductory Biology and/or an upper-division course related to the candidate’s area of expertise depending on departmental needs.
In addition, the candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with educational consultants and instructional technology specialists through the Center for Teaching Excellence (https://library.gwu.edu/about-center-teaching-excellence) to receive professional development in evidence-based pedagogy, course (re-)design, active learning, effective assessment practices, etc.
Office space will be provided in Bell Hall, where the teaching labs for our Introductory Biology courses are housed.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences or related discipline by the time the appointment begins and must have experience teaching a combination of lecture or laboratory courses as instructor of record at the university level.
Advertised Salary
$75,000-$80,000
Other Benefits
This position is eligible for full-time employee health benefits. More information about the benefits that GW offers can be found here: https://hr.gwu.edu/health-benefits.
Other Information
Questions about this position may be directed to the Chair of the search committee, Dr. J. Aidan Manubay at jmanubay@gwu.edu.
Special Instructions to Applicants
To be considered, please complete an online faculty application and upload the following documents:
- a cover letter describing interest in and qualifications for the position;
- a curriculum vitae including a detailed description of teaching experience, service experience, and scholarly publications including those related to biology education;
- a 2-page statement of teaching philosophy;
- copies of official student evaluations from past courses taught; and
- the names and contact information for three referees who can comment on your classroom instruction.
Letters of recommendation will be requested at a later stage for candidates advancing to the second stage of the process. Only complete applications will be considered.
Review of applications will begin on November 20, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled, pending final budgetary approval.
Department Link
https://biology.columbian.gwu.edu/
Open Until Filled
Yes
Background Screening
Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- Statement of Teaching Interest
- Names and Contact Information for References
- Course Evaluations or Summaries
Optional Documents
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Do you have a PhD in Biology or a related discipline, or will you have completed the requirements for the PhD by the time of appointment?
- Yes
- No
- Can you demonstrate experience teaching a combination of lecture and laboratory courses as the instructor of record at the university level?
- Yes
- No
