Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor of Biology
 The Pennsylvania State University | |
remote work
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 United States, Pennsylvania, University Park | |
| 201 Old Main (Show on map) | |
 Jan 28, 2026 | |
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the termlengthdiscussed willbebasedonuniversityneed,performance,and/oravailabilityoffunding.POSITION SPECIFICS TheDepartment of BiologyatThe Pennsylvania State Universityis committed to innovative teaching and promotes active student-centered learning. We are seeking someone who can contribute to the instructional mission in our undergraduate program. Our goal is to create an integrated undergraduate experience, including lectures, labs, peer mentoring, and research. Biology invites applications for a non-tenure lineAssistant/Associate Teaching Professorstarting in Fall 2026. Teaching responsibilities will include teaching, as part of a team, in the BIOL110 and BIOL220W lectures and labs, and in other introductory or upper-level biology courses within the candidate's areas of expertise. BIOL 110 covers basic concepts and biodiversity, while BIOL220W covers the introduction to ecology and evolution. Candidates should have experience with using active learning and other best practices in large lecture settings. Biology teaching faculty at PSU are typically on 36-week appointments with a 15-credit equivalency. Additional responsibilities may include recruiting and training laboratory teaching assistants and lecture learning assistants to be effective members of an instructional team, creating/implementing inquiry-based class exercises, and assisting with curriculum design and assessment. The Biology Department is ranked in the top 10% of all programs globally. We are a community of curiosity-driven researchers and educators, with global leadership in the fields of Plant Biology, Ecology, Neuroscience, Evolutionary Genetics, Symbiosis/Microbiomes, and Infectious Disease Dynamics across scales. The Biology Department sits at the nexus of the life sciences at Penn State, where our highly collegial and interdisciplinary culture removes barriers to collaboration, improves the value of our discoveries, and enriches our daily experiences. The Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences at Penn State serves as a partner in our mission, offering outstanding core facilities and access to interdisciplinary graduate programs. Education and Experience The ideal candidate will have a Master's Degree. Ph.D. is preferred in a Biological field with some experience publishing original research and at least two years of teaching experience in relevant courses. A demonstrated interest in pedagogy and the application of research-based teaching methods is highly desirable. Undergraduate teaching experience that implements active learning strategies is required and documented excellence in teaching is important. Additional Information This position is initially for the 2026-2027 academic year and will be evaluated for renewal and extension after successful completion of year one. Innovative, effective contributions to the instructional mission of the department can lead to continuation in a multi-year appointment. Promotion through instructional ranks is available for this position. Applications must be submitted electronically and include a cover letter, CV, concise statement of teaching/teaching research philosophy and experience, relevant teaching evaluation summary, and the names and contact information of three professional references. Full review of applications will begin on February 18, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. System limitations allow for a total of 5 documents (5mb per document) as part of your application. Please combine materials to meet the 5-document limit. BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.BENEFITS Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.For more detailed information, please visit ourBenefits Page. (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our Postdoctoral Benefits page.) 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