Assistant/Associate Professor of Biology (University of Texas Austin)

Institution: University of Texas at Austin Department: Biology Instructional Office Appointment Type: Full-time, non-tenured Start Date: 16 August 2026 Renewal: Yearly, based on performance and funding Application Deadline: 31 March 2026 Salary: Negotiable, based on experience Benefits: Competitive benefits package (link) Position Description The Biology Instructional Office invites applications for a full-time instructional faculty member for the 2026–2027 academic year. Primary duties include: Teaching lower-division undergraduate courses in genetics and introductory biology (candidates must be qualified to teach both areas) Participating in service and committee assignments Contributing to curriculum development Engaging in professional development opportunities The teaching load is 3 courses per semester. Qualifications Ph.D. in Genetics, Genomics, or Biology required Previous teaching experience strongly preferred Must be eligible to work in the U.S. full-time without sponsorship Application Instructions Applicants must submit the following materials via Interfolio: Letter of interest Current curriculum vitae Three professional references specifically addressing teaching qualifications At least one reference must be external to the University of Texas at Austin References should be submitted through Interfolio. For guidance on Interfolio submissions, see: Interfolio Dossier Quick Start Guide Full Consideration Applications received by March 31, 2026 will receive full consideration by the search committee. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Bioloxy

Institution: University of Texas at Austin
Department: Biology Instructional Office
Appointment Type: Full-time, non-tenured
Start Date: 16 August 2026
Renewal: Yearly, based on performance and funding
Application Deadline: 31 March 2026
Salary: Negotiable, based on experience
Benefits: Competitive benefits package (link)

Position Description

The Biology Instructional Office invites applications for a full-time instructional faculty member for the 2026–2027 academic year.

Primary duties include:

Teaching lower-division undergraduate courses in genetics and introductory biology (candidates must be qualified to teach both areas)
Participating in service and committee assignments
Contributing to curriculum development
Engaging in professional development opportunities

The teaching load is 3 courses per semester.

Qualifications

Ph.D. in Genetics, Genomics, or Biology required
Previous teaching experience strongly preferred
Must be eligible to work in the U.S. full-time without sponsorship

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit the following materials via Interfolio:

Letter of interest
Current curriculum vitae
Three professional references specifically addressing teaching qualifications
- At least one reference must be external to the University of Texas at Austin