The Department of Biological Sciences at The George Washington University invites applicants for a position as a Teaching Assistant Professor of Biology. This is a full-time, renewable, Specialized Service contract position with a teaching load of 3 undergraduate courses per semester (Fall and Spring). Because this is a teaching position, there are no research expectations, but the candidate will contribute to the service mission of the University.   This position will begin as early as Fall 2025.

The primary responsibilities of the candidate will involve the design, delivery, and supervision of undergraduate courses (lab and lecture) in Genetics and Introductory Biology. The candidate will manage and coordinate lectures (and appropriate lab sections) 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 in biology.

The department is committed to evidence-based pedagogy and active learning. The candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with educational consultants and instructional technology specialists through the Instructional Core team (https://library.gwu.edu/course-design-and-teaching) to receive professional development in evidence-based pedagogy, course (re-)design, active learning, assessments, etc.

The position has a salary range of $75,000-$100,000 and comes with healthcare benefits listed here: https://hr.gwu.edu/health-benefits 

Basic Qualifications:

Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. in Biology or related discipline by the date of appointment. Applicants must have demonstrated experience in course design and a minimum of two (2) years of experience teaching Genetics at the university level including lecture and laboratory courses to both small and large enrollment classes.

Application Procedure:

To be considered, please complete the online application at https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/114905 and upload the following documents:

1. Cover letter describing interests and qualifications for the position,
2. Curriculum vitae including a detailed description of courses designed, teaching experience, and scholarly publications, including those related to biology education,
3. 2-page statement of teaching philosophy,
4. Copies of student evaluations from past courses taught,
5. 1-page diversity statement that highlights past experiences and future plans related to supporting a diverse and inclusive educational community, and
6. Names and contact information for three referees who can comment on your classroom instruction.

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Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled, pending final budgetary approval. Only complete applications will be considered. Employment offers are contingent on the satisfactory outcome of a standard background screening. Letters of recommendation will be requested from referees at a later stage for candidates advancing to the next stage of the process.  

Questions about this position may be directed to the Chair of the search committee, Dr. L. Patricia Hernandez (phernand@gwu.edu)

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The George Washington University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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. The University is committed to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and our department has an active DEI committee that hosts regular meetings and events to foster an equitable and inclusive community. A copy of our department’s DEI mission statement can be viewed at: https://biology.columbian.gwu.edu/gw-biology-dei-statement. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from members of underrepresented groups in science which includes but is not limited to candidates who identify as women, LGBTQIA+, and/or persons of color. We will use the University of California’s Rubric for Assessing Candidate Contributions to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and other resources available from Brandeis University as a foundation for evaluating applicants’ diversity statements (https://www.brandeis.edu/diversity/programs-resources/dei-recruitment-hiring/evaluating-diversity-statements.html)