Description

Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology – Genetics, Cell, and Molecular Biology  
Hobart and William Smith Colleges 
 
Hobart and William Smith Colleges invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology position in Genetics, Cell and Molecular Biology to begin August 1, 2026. This is a full-time, one-year position with a teaching load of six courses over two semesters. 
 
Teaching responsibilities will include one or more core courses (Introductory Biology, and/or Genetics, with the possibility of teaching Biostatistics depending on departmental needs and candidate expertise) and upper-level courses in the candidate’s area of expertise. The teaching load typically entails two classes with associated labs and two lecture-only classes. HWS Biology courses have access to molecular biology facilities, cell culture and microscopy equipment, and computing resources.  
 
Qualifications: 
Candidates with a Ph.D. in an appropriate field and college-level teaching experience are strongly preferred, but A.B.D. with college-level teaching experience will be considered. 
 
Application Instructions: 
Candidates should submit the following materials via Interfolio: cover letter including potential courses they could teach, curriculum vitae, contact information for three confidential professional references, a one-page statement of teaching philosophy with evidence of teaching effectiveness and attention to inclusivity in the classroom, and a one-page statement summarizing their research interests. Review of applications will begin January 20, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.Specific inquiries about the position may be directed to Dr. Shannon Straub, Chair of the Biology Department (straub@hws.edu).  
 
The salary range for this position is $59,160-$68,000.

https://apply.interfolio.com/179540 
 
Questions regarding Interfolio or visa status should be directed to Human Resources (hr@hws.edu).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
The Colleges are an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment in their programs and activities against employees or applicants based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, caregiver status, military status, including past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, social class, or any other category or characteristic protected by applicable law.