Instructor or Contract Assistant Professor of Biology

Updated: about 1 month ago
Location: Evansville, ARKANSAS
Deadline: The position may have been removed or expired!

Title: Instructor or Contract Assistant Professor of Biology

Division: Provost's Office

Department: Pott College of Science, Engineering, & Education

FLSA Status: Exempt

EEO Job Group: 2 C6

Position Summary

The Department of Biology in the Pott College of Science, Engineering and Education at the University of Southern Indiana, a public university in Evansville, Indiana, seeks applications for a 9-month non-tenure track, renewable Instructor in Biology or non-tenure track, renewable Contract Assistant Professor of Biology beginning August 2024.

Duties/Responsibilities 

The position will teach in a two-semester Human Anatomy and Physiology sequence and other possible courses as needed. In addition, the duties may include advising and/or committee service as needed.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Qualified candidates must have a master's degree in Biology, Family Nurse Practitioner, or closely related field. To qualify for the contract assistant professor position, candidates must have a doctoral degree in Biology, Physical Therapy, Chiropractic, or closely related field. ABD considered at the rank of Instructor if doctoral degree is not conferred by hire date.

About USI    

The University of Southern Indiana is a public higher education institution located on a beautiful 1,400-acre campus in Evansville, IN. We offer employees exceptional benefits! For more information about the benefits that USI offers, please visit www.usi.edu/hr/benefits .

About the Department

More information about the Biology Department and the Pott College can be found at https://www.usi.edu/science/biology .

Application Process

Click “Apply Now!” near the top right of this page to complete an application and upload application materials to the attention of the Search Committee Chair. Application materials should include:

  • letter of application including a summary of teaching experience at the undergraduate level
  • curriculum vitae
  • brief statement of philosophy of teaching
  • unofficial graduate transcripts

Search Committee Chair:

If you have questions about the open position, please contact Dr. Cindy DeLoney Marino, search committee chair, at [email protected]

Best Consideration Date:

For best consideration, please submit materials before April 4, 2024.

Pre-Employment Screening

A background check will be required for employment in this position.

Authorization to Work in the United States

USI typically will not sponsor an employment-related visa for this position.

Interview Accommodations

Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the manager of Employment at [email protected] or (812) 464-1840. Contacting the manager of Employment is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at [email protected] or (812) 464-1815.

EEO Statement

The University of Southern Indiana is an EEO/AA employer. All individuals including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.