Job Description

Special Instructions to Applicants
Please complete and submit the online application and attach required documents.

Required documents include:

Detailed cover letter
Curriculum Vitae
Statement of teaching philosophy and experience in development and implementation of pedagogical practices within biological laboratory education (uploaded under the document type titled, “Teaching Philosophy Statement”) – 2 page maximum
Statement of management philosophy and experience directing biological teaching and/or research laboratories, including supervision of personnel, laboratory operations, safety and compliance oversight, resource management, and support of student and faculty initiatives (uploaded under the document type titled, “Other”) – 2 page maximum
Unofficial copies of graduate transcripts

Additionally, you will be asked to provide names and contact information for a minimum of three professional references. These references will receive an email and link inviting them to provide a reference on your behalf.
This position is eligible for the following benefits: medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.
Posting Number 20163159F
Job Description
The Department of Biological Sciences at Ohio University Biological Sciences Department | Ohio University invites applications for a Visiting Professor to teach undergraduate biology laboratory sections and provide leadership for the coordination, management, and ongoing development of the department’s undergraduate laboratory program. The position requires a strong commitment to student-centered instruction, experiential learning, laboratory safety, and collaborative academic engagement.

This position carries a 60% teaching and 40% service workload. The teaching assignment will typically include 5–6 introductory or upper-level laboratory courses per academic year in the areas of cellular, molecular, and microbial biology. This may also involve the development, revision, and assessment of laboratory curricula, as well as leadership in evidence-based and inquiry-driven laboratory pedagogy. Service responsibilities include oversight and management of the department’s teaching laboratory program, including laboratory operations, instructional coordination, safety and compliance oversight, supervision of laboratory personnel, and support of departmental instructional initiatives.

The Visiting Professor position is a full time, twelve-month position for the academic year 2026-2027 with a start date to be determined. The appointment may be renewable depending on departmental needs and performance.

Ohio University and the Department of Biological Sciences:
Ohio University is a Carnegie Foundation R1 residential campus with an enrollment of over 25,000 students. Founded in 1804, Ohio University Athens campus consists of nine colleges and multiple interdisciplinary programs. The Department of Biological Sciences consists of a vibrant intellectual community with curriculum designed to prepare students for specific careers, graduate school, and professional schools. The beautiful and historical Ohio University campus sits at the heart of the city of Athens, a family-friendly and culturally diverse city nestled in the Appalachian foothills.

The city is surrounded by state parks, providing a scenic atmosphere with abundant wildlife and hundreds of miles of nearby hiking, biking, and jogging trails. The dynamic Athens “uptown” is lined with shopping, dining, and coffee shops only steps away from campus. Seasonal festivals, live music, a twice-weekly farmers market, and campus events provide year-round activities. In addition to Athens’ low cost of living and small-town charm, downtown Columbus is just over an hour drive away.
Minimum Qualifications
MS degree in biological sciences or related field by the start date of the appointment and demonstrated experience teaching undergraduate biology laboratory courses.
Preferred Qualifications
PhD degree in biological sciences or related field
Experience in laboratory pedagogical development
Experience directing, coordinating, or managing instructional laboratory programs.
Experience with laboratory safety training and regulatory compliance.
Experience supervising laboratory coordinators, teaching assistants, or instructional staff.