Visiting Assistant Professor - Anatomy and Physiology

Position Information

Position Title Visiting Assistant Professor - Anatomy and Physiology

FLSA Exempt

Primary Responsibilities

The St. Lawrence University biology department seeks to hire a visiting assistant professor to teach Anatomy and Physiology I & II w/lab (BIOL341 and BIOL -351), and Introduction to Cell Biology (BIOL250) starting August 2026. Continuation of the position for a possible second year is contingent on funding, administrative review, and an evaluation of the successful candidate's performance in the position.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates are required to have earned a PhD in an appropriate field by the start of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

Salary 61,000-63,000

Faculty Status Visiting Assistant Professor

Appointment Timing Full Year

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number FA00224

Desired Start Date 08/17/2026

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

Interested and qualified applicants should submit the following: 1) a cover letter explaining their qualifications for the position; 2) current CV; and 3) statement of teaching interests and philosophy, including evidence of successfully teaching undergraduates with a range of educational backgrounds in science. These documents should be uploaded in the "Applicant Documents" section of the candidate's application.

Additionally, three confidential letters of reference, at least one of which addresses the candidate's abilities as a teacher, are required [the required information input in the reference contact information section of your application will be utilized to send a system-derived email requesting a recommendation letter from each reference].

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position may be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Michael Temkin ([email protected]).

All offers of employment are contingent upon funding for the position and the finalist successfully passing a background check (including criminal records).

Reference Requests

Reference Request Details

Accept References Yes

Minimum Requests 3

Maximum Requests 4

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• Curriculum Vitae

• Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents