Visiting Assistant Professor - Biology

Job Family Group: Faculty Time Type: Full time Department/Office: Biology Exemption Status: Exempt 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. 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. On‑site attendance required. The Division of Biology values academic freedom and is committed to fostering an inclusive campus where all students, faculty, and staff feel welcomed and engaged. #J-18808-Ljbffr