Description

Job Description

The Department of Biology/College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Alabama at Birmingham ( UAB ) seeks candidates for a full-time temporary Assistant Professor (Teaching Faculty) position in Biology. This position is a one-year, 9-month faculty position with potential for renewal for one additional year based on performance.

The primary responsibility of the successful candidate will be to work with a highly interactive team to teach introductory biology courses for majors and additional core courses (eg. Genetics, microbiology, physiology, etc.).

UAB is a Carnegie Level 1 research university and academic health center named the Top Young University in the U.S. (Times Higher Education World University Rankings) and America's #1 ranked Large Employer and #4 ranked employer for Diversity (Forbes, 2021).

Please see the department website for more information: https://www.uab.edu/cas/biology/

With over 20,000 students and 2,459 full-time faculty members, UAB ranks in the top 20 public universities for federal research funding and is the major teaching-research university in Alabama. Interdisciplinary scholarship and teaching are prominent, and the Department of Biology collaborates closely with multiple units across campus. The Birmingham metro area is by far the largest in Alabama, offering a vibrant and diverse cultural community with a wide array of recreational opportunities.

Required Qualifications

(1) Ph.D. in biology or related discipline

(2) Laboratory- and/or field-based research experience

(3) Track record of teaching excellence

(4) Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications

(1) Experience in teaching undergraduate biology

(2) Experience in developing instructional laboratory curricula

(3) Experience in course development

(4) Experience in online course development and teaching

(5) Experience teaching to large enrollment classes of science majors

Physical Demands

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
TS1207P

Open Date
04/27/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Nondiscrimination Statement

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Pre-employment Background Check

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Drug/Nicotine Screen (if applicable)

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