Transylvania University

Transylvania University (www.transy.edu), a top-tier, independent, residential liberal arts college in Lexington, Kentucky, invites applications for the position of Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology.. This is a full-time, one year, non-tenure-track position, teaching in-person classes, beginning August 27, 2026. Transylvania University recognizes that a diverse and inclusive community is essential to the fulfillment of our mission as a liberal arts institution. To that end, we seek to attract a diverse faculty skilled in the scholarship of teaching, research, and mentorship of students from a variety of backgrounds.

Job Description:

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching a variety of courses in the Biology Program. The teaching load consists of two courses and associated labs per term, plus one short-term course in May (2-2-1). We are interested in candidates with the ability to teach a range of courses with a preference for candidates who could teach the following schedule. Fall term: Introductory Biology (Cells and Molecules) and upper-level Molecular Genetics, both classes with labs. Winter term: Introductory Biology (Cells and Molecules) and upper-level Biology course of their choosing through consultation with the Biology program, both classes with labs. May term: Non-majors biology with lab.

Qualifications:

A Ph.D. or nearly completed Ph.D. preferred; Master’s degree in the sciences with appropriate experience will be considered.<s> </s>

To begin the application process, please submit a cover letter and one PDF that contains all of the following: your curriculum vitae, your unofficial graduate transcripts, and a description of an upper-level Biology course you would like to teach. If you are selected to move forward in the application process, you will be asked to provide official graduate transcripts and letters of recommendation at a later time. Please send questions specific to this search to Professor James Wagner, at jwagner@transy.edu. Review of applications will take place on a rolling basis and will continue until an appointment is made.

Transylvania University is ranked in the top 15 percent of the nation’s four-year colleges by the Princeton Review, which cites its community-driven, personalized approach to a liberal arts education through 49 majors and 40 minors. Founded in 1780, it is the 16th oldest institution of higher learning in the country, with approximately 1,000 students.

Transylvania University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to enhancing the diversity of the university community. In support of this goal, we seek qualified candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We embrace diversity and encourage all who are interested to apply.