Visiting Assistant Professor - Biology

Description The position is a Visiting Assistant Professor appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. A Ph.D. with a concentration in neuroscience, physiology, or cellular biology is appropriate. A Master’s degree, or a Ph.D. candidate who has passed qualifying exams, is acceptable. Duties and Responsibilities The Visiting Assistant Professor will teach two lab sections of Neurobiology (BIOL 3457) and one 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 by teaching in BIOL 1111 Integrative Biology Lab. Appointment Details The appointment is a non-tenure track Visiting Assistant Professor for one academic year. Qualifications Education Required: Master’s degree or confirmation that a Ph.D. candidate has passed qualifying exams. Concentration in neuroscience, physiology, or cellular biology. Preferred: Earned Ph.D. in a related field. Experience Preferred: Evidence of teaching excellence at the undergraduate level. Preferred: 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 in 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, which requires on‑site attendance. This role does not include light duty work or allow unpredictable or unrestricted absences. #J-18808-Ljbffr Trinity University Website