Special Instructions to Applicants
Please complete and submit the online application and attach required documents.

Required documents include:
1. Detailed cover letter describing interest in the position
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Statement of teaching experience, detailing pedagogical practices used and strategies for promoting student engagement (2 to 3 pages), should be combined as one document and uploaded under the document type of “teaching philosophy statement”.
4. Unofficial copies of graduate transcripts

Additionally, you will be asked to provide names and contact information for a minimum of three professional references. These references will receive an email and link inviting them to provide a reference on your behalf.
This position is eligible for the following benefits: medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, and retirement.
Posting Number 20162789F
Job Description
The Department of Biological Sciences at Ohio University Biological Sciences Department | Ohio University invites applications for a Visiting Professor with a commitment to student success. The area of specialization is open, but the successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate biology courses covering topics in basic anatomy and physiology, ecology and evolution. Teaching load is typically three to four in-person courses per semester, based on the candidate’s expertise and departmental needs. The courses will be delivered mostly in-person at the Athens Campus, but there may be the opportunity to teach an online course.

The Visiting Professor position is a full time, nine-month position for the academic year 2025-2026 (from August 16, 2025, to May 15, 2026).

Ohio University and the Department of Biological Sciences:
Ohio University is a Carnegie Foundation R1 residential campus with an enrollment of over 25,000 students. Founded in 1804, Ohio University Athens campus consists of nine colleges and multiple interdisciplinary programs. The Department of Biological Sciences consists of a vibrant intellectual community with curriculum designed to prepare students for specific careers, graduate school, and professional schools.

The beautiful and historical Ohio University campus sits at the heart of the city of Athens, a family-friendly and culturally diverse city nestled in the Appalachian foothills. The city is surrounded by state parks, providing a scenic atmosphere with abundant wildlife and hundreds of miles of nearby hiking, biking, and jogging trails. The dynamic Athens “uptown” is lined with shopping, dining, and coffee shops only steps away from campus. Seasonal festivals, live music, a twice-weekly farmers market, and campus events provide year-round activities. In addition to Athens’ low cost of living and small-town charm, downtown Columbus is just over an hour drive away.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must have a MS or equivalent or higher degree in biological sciences or a related field at the time of application with experience teaching undergraduate courses.
Preferred Qualifications
The preferred candidate will demonstrate evidence of experience in advising and mentoring students, pedagogical innovations and excellence in teaching in anatomy, physiology, evolution and/or ecology.
Department Biological Sciences
Pay Rate
Salary is commensurate with experience and credentials and is accompanied by our generous university benefits such as tuition for self and dependents, a comprehensive insurance package (including but not limited to health, prescription, vision, dental, and life insurance), an excellent retirement plan including company contributions, parental leave, adoption reimbursement, and more. OHIO is also proud to offer wellness programs, on-site wellness facilities, and a generous employee assistance program. Additional Information is available at https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits/.