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Faculty/Instructional positions
The Department of Biology is seeking a Visiting Assistant Professor.
The Department of Biology is searching for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor position to teach two non-majors Biology courses each semester: Human Biology for Non-Majors (BIOL: 1140) and Human Biology for Health Professionals (BIOL: 1141). This position will begin in August 2025 and terminate in May 2026. We are seeking candidates who are strongly committed to teaching in a liberal arts college environment and have a demonstrated record of teaching excellence. Both courses are 4-credit courses that survey fundamental biological principles ranging from the cellular and molecular basis of life to the evolutionary and ecological processes that sustain life on the planet.
The courses consist of both lecture and lab components. The person appointed to this position will have responsibility for the lecture sections of both courses and will serve in a supervisory role for teaching assistants in the laboratories. Activities in the laboratory include:
- Use of the Microscope
- Cell Structure & Function
- Cells and Tissues
- DNA, Chromosomes, Mitosis
- Vertebrate Anatomy
- Heart, Circulations and Oxygen Consumption
- Enzymes, Digestion, Hydrolysis
- Sensory Perception in Humans
- Statistical Evaluation of Data
- Embryonic Development
- Homology and Adaptation
All applications must be completed online at https://jobs.uiowa.edu, referring to Requisition #75610. Applications must include a CV, a letter of interest, a teaching statement, student and/or peer evaluations, and the name and contact information for three references. Screening of applicants will begin on May 12, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.
The Department and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are strongly committed to fostering a welcoming and respectful academic and work environment; the strategic plans of the University and College reflect this commitment.
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Online Application Required Documents
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Contact Information
| Contact: | Rebecca M Kick - rebecca-kick@uiowa.edu Clas-Biology Biology Building 129 East Jefferson Street 143 BB Iowa City, IA 52242 Department URL: https://biology.uiowa.edu/ |
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Undergraduate opportunities
Research for academic credit
Biology Honors Program
Perform an independent research project with one of our biology department faculty for academic credit. Write a research proposal and honors thesis and present your research.
Learn more about Honors in Biology
BIOL:3994–Introduction to Research
Register for academic credit to perform independent research with one of our Department of Biology faculty. Credit may also be given for independent work in another University of Iowa department, however a Department of Biology faculty will need to sponsor your enrollment in BIOL:3994.
Research opportunities
The best way to get started in research is to view the research areas of the faculty and then contact them via email to discuss the possibility of conducting research with them. Some undergraduate research jobs may also be posted on Hireahawk.
If you have questions about undergraduate research, contact Dr. Lori Adams at lori-adams@uiowa.edu for more information.
Hireahawk
Look for opportunities to work in a laboratory on campus for pay. Job duties typically involve making solutions, stocking laboratory equipment, washing laboratory glassware, etc. Often these opportunities can lead to undergraduate research experiences.