Assistant Professor - Biology

The Department of Biology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track faculty position (9-month appointment) at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will primarily teach introductory-level human physiology and/or microbiology courses, with a particular emphasis on supporting the learning and success of first-year and first-generation college students. The anticipated start date is August 15, 2027.

Our department is committed to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education through high-quality instruction, experiential learning, and student mentorship. Faculty expertise spans molecular and biomedical sciences, physiology, evolutionary biology, ecology, and environmental sciences. We foster a collaborative academic environment that values evidence-based teaching, curriculum innovation, and meaningful student engagement. Teaching faculty play an integral role in advancing our educational mission through effective instruction, curriculum development, and a commitment to creating supportive learning environments that promote student success.

As part of a leading research university and academic medical center, the Department of Biology offers opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, community engagement, and innovative teaching. Located in UAB's Science & Engineering Complex, the department benefits from modern teaching laboratories, research spaces, and technologies that support hands-on learning and scientific discovery. Our faculty is dedicated to preparing students for a wide range of careers in the biological and health sciences, education, research, and related professions.

Applicants should submit the following documents as part of their application package:

• A cover letter (2 pages maximum)
• Curriculum vitae
• A teaching statement describing a summary of teaching philosophy, instructional experience, and experience in curriculum development and course design
• Sample course syllabi
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness, such as student evaluations and/or peer observations of teaching
• Names and contact information for at least three professional references

Required Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in Biology or related biological sciences by August 15, 2027.
• Demonstrated experience in classroom teaching and track record of excellence in undergraduate instruction.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in teaching human physiology or microbiology with real-world correlations, and in conjunction with a laboratory.
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse pre-health majors.
• Experience with large enrollment classes.
• A strong interest in evidence-based pedagogies and strategies to increase classroom engagement and inclusivity.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment to coordinate multi-section courses, align curricula, and share instructional resources.
• Experience teaching a higher-level specialty course such as endocrinology, neurophysiology, embryology, comparative physiology, or other courses in the applicant’s area of expertise that strengthen the department’s current curricular offerings.

Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications received by December 1, 2026, will receive full consideration, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Interested applicants should apply at this link: https://uab.peopleadmin.com/postings/28655.

For additional information about the position, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Jason Heaton, at [email protected].

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is a comprehensive R1 research university and academic medical center with a distinctive culture of interdisciplinary collaboration. UAB's integration of academic and health sciences creates exceptional opportunities for research and education spanning basic science, behavioral and social sciences, medicine, public health, and clinical care. As Alabama's largest research institution, UAB has established a national and international reputation for research, education, health care, and service, with a mission that extends throughout Birmingham, the state, and beyond. UAB continues to build momentum as a nationally recognized research institution. In 2026, U.S. News & World Report recognized UAB as the highest-ranked public institution in the Southeast for faculty research performance. UAB was also named to the 2025 Great Colleges to Work for Honor Roll, with recognition in six categories, including job satisfaction and support, faculty and staff well-being, shared governance, and faculty experience.

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is the largest academic unit at UAB, with 19 academic departments, more than 300 full-time faculty, and more than 40 baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degree programs. The College brings together disciplines across the arts and humanities, natural and physical sciences, mathematics, and social and behavioral sciences. Its faculty and students benefit from a vibrant interdisciplinary environment that supports research, scholarship, creative activities, student success, and meaningful community engagement.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix (https://www.uab.edu/titleix/). 

A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.