26-27 Biology Assistant or Associate Professor of Instruction

The Biology Instructional Office is seeking a full-time, instructional faculty member (non-tenured) for the 2026-2027 academic year. The position begins on August 16th, 2026 and is renewable on a yearly basis.

Duties include teaching lower division undergraduate courses in the

following areas: genetics and introductory biology. Candidates must be qualified to teach in both areas. Service, committee assignments, curriculum development and other professional development opportunities are available.

All required materials (application, letter of interest, CV, and 3 letters of recommendation) should be received by March 31st, 2026 for full consideration by the search committee.

Salary negotiable based on experience. The University of Texas at Austin also provides a competitive benefits package: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits

A PhD in genetics or genomics or biology is required and previous teaching experience is strongly preferred. A full-time teaching load is 3 courses per semester.

Must be eligible to work in the US on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.

Applicants should submit:

• A letter of interest,
• A current curriculum vitae,
• And three (3) professional references that specifically address your teaching qualifications. At least one professional reference must be external to the University of Texas at Austin

References should be solicited and submitted through the Interfolio application.

Please review Interfolio dossier basics online here: http://product-help.interfolio.com/m/27438/l/692488-dossier-quick-start-guide-for-applicants

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.