Instructor - Biology

Posting Details

Position Information Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and must maintain authorization throughout employment. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

This position is contingent upon the availability of sufficient funding.

Employment Status

Faculty/Type Title Instructor - Biology

Area of Study Organismal Biology, Cell Biology, Biological Chemistry, and Nutrition

Begins Spring 2027

About the College Spelman College seeks teacher/scholars dedicated to excellence in teaching and to the continued enhancement of the academic environment for students and colleagues. Founded in 1881, Spelman College is a private four-year liberal arts college located in Atlanta, GA. The oldest historically Black college for women in the United States, Spelman is a member of the Atlanta University Center Consortium and Atlanta Regional Consortium for Higher Education.

Position Description The Department of Biology seeks to hire a part-time instructor for Spring 2027. The Department seeks outstanding faculty committed to excellence in the biological sciences and to advancing its longstanding tradition of educating and empowering women of African descent to excel in STEM fields. The successful candidate will hold a graduate degree in biology or a related field and teach 4 credit hours (or equivalent) per semester. Teaching responsibilities will focus on undergraduate courses within traditional sub-disciplines, with a strong preference for either Organismal Biology, Cell Biology, Biological Chemistry, or Nutrition. The position may require lab support as needed. We especially encourage applications from candidates with a demonstrated commitment to teaching, mentoring, and researching alongside women and underrepresented minority students.

Qualifications

Ph.D. in Biology or related area

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Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F757P

Open Date 11/11/2026

Close Date 11/25/2026

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants Any correspondence regarding the position or your application will be relayed to you by our Faculty Affairs Team. Please do not reach out to any department faculty regarding the position or status of your application. We appreciate your interest and consideration.

EEO Statement Spelman College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are a smoke-free campus.

Deadline to Receive Letter(s) of Reference