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Posted: 25-Apr-26
Location: Erie, Pennsylvania
Type: Full-time
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Biological/Biomedical Sciences
Internal Number: 7108916
Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology (one-year)
Position Summary:
The Biology Department at Gannon University is accepting applications for a nine-month, Visiting Assistant Professor position beginning August 2026. We seek a broadly trained biologist to join our existing faculty in providing high-quality instructional experiences to undergraduate students. Preference will be given to candidates currently holding a Ph.D. and those with previous teaching experience. Candidates who are ABD and will receive their degree before June 30, 2026 will be considered.
The successful candidate will teach 24 credit hours in the academic year (lectures = 3 credits, labs = 2 credits), including courses in our introductory majors' sequence (cell/molecular and organismal courses), upper-level electives in their field(s) of expertise, and other courses in the curriculum as needed. Preference will be given to individuals who can teach anatomy and physiology, microbiology, and/or upper-level molecular biology lecture and lab courses to science and health science majors.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should apply online, and applications should include (1) a cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts (official required for hire), (4) a statement of teaching philosophy, and (5) contact information for three references from which recommendations can be requested.
The Biology Department supports the university's commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and actively encourages women, BIPOC, and all under-represented minorities to apply.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Biology or a related discipline or will have earned their Ph.D. by June 30, 2026.
Candidates must possess effective interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, and an ability to be an effective team member.
Candidates must be able to support and promote the University's inclusive Mission, its Catholic identity, and its liberal arts and professional education traditions.
Preferred Qualifications:
Location: Erie, Pa
Employment Status: Full Time
Department: Col.Health Professions & Sci.
Division: School of Sciences
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To apply, visit https://gannon.peopleadmin.com/postings/14585
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About Gannon University
Founded in 1925, Gannon University is a four-year Catholic university committed to student-centered learning, with an emphasis on professional education integrated with faith-based, liberal-learning student outcomes.
Gannon has strategic university-wide initiatives that focus on and bring its purpose to life: Transform lives by creating environments for extraordinary moments and everyday connections that inspire others to become their best selves. These initiatives have fostered an inclusive, welcoming community that many refer to as the Gannon family.
Gannon University earned its first-ever Honor Roll status as a 2021 Great College to Work For, according to a new survey by The Great Colleges to Work For® program. It is one of 42 institutions across the country to earn Honor Roll distinction and was recognized in categories including Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging; Faculty Experience; Mission & Pride; and Professional Development. Gannon University was also ranked a top school in the nation by Wall Street Journal’s 2022 College Rankings, and ranked among the nation’s top universities by U.S. News and World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges 2022.”
Gannon University’s hom...e campus is located in Erie, Pennsylvania, the state’s fourth-largest city and one of the busiest ports on the Great Lakes. Gannon University’s unique location in downtown Erie and exceptional learning environments on campus create a special atmosphere conducive to education, scholarship, research, service, and personal growth.
Located right next door to Gannon's downtown campus are government agencies, hospitals, and local organizations and businesses that are active partners in helping Gannon students receive a hands-on education. The University's partnerships with downtown Erie neighborhoods, Erie County, and the Diocese of Erie strive to support the local community through numerous initiatives driven by students and employees.
Just steps away from Gannon’s campus in the heart of the city, you will also find restaurants, tax-free shopping, minor league sports, as well as a vibrant entertainment and cultural scene, and seven miles of Lake Erie beaches close by. Only a two-hour drive from Cleveland, Ohio; Buffalo, New York; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and Niagara Falls, Canada, Erie has small-town friendliness and big-city attractions. For more information, please visit gannon.edu to learn more about Gannon’s campuses and the many attractions and accommodations within the surrounding regions.
Gannon University seeks excellence through inclusiveness and invites women and members of underrepresented groups to apply. Application Procedure: Submit a cover letter, resume, and the contact information of three professional references to https://gannon.peopleadmin.com/postings/6304. Review of applications will begin immediately, and this position will remain open until filled. For more information about Gannon visit www.gannon.edu. Gannon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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