Assistant Professor of Biology

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

700 University Avenue, Monroe, LA, LA

Job Type

Full-Time 9-month Faculty

Job Number

01661

Division

Academic Affairs

Department

College of Arts, Education, & Sciences

Opening Date

04/29/2026

Control Number

8857

The Department of Biology at the University of Louisiana Monroe invites applications for a faculty position in Biology. We seek an energetic, student- centered educator with a Ph.D. in a relevant biological science discipline who is passionate about teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students. The department seeks a faculty member to teach classes for a growing instructional need in organismal biology. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching foundational and upper-level courses that explore the relationships between biological form and physiological processes. Research experiences for both plant and animal model organisms will be considered, with preference for plant biology.

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses during the fall and spring semester. • Advise students and maintain records of student progress. • Actively participate in recruitment and retention for the Biology degree program. • Assist in all areas of program improvement, including participation in curriculum development, evaluation, and assessment. • Pursue a program of scholarly research and publication. • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Candidates must be passionate about teaching undergraduates. Candidates should have a earned a PhD in Biology or related disciplined. Qualifications include: • Innovative pedagogical approaches to teaching undergraduates from diverse backgrounds • Coursework and/or experience in biology or related field • A research agenda or demonstration of scholarly activity • Effective oral and written communication skills.

Employees are eligible for a full benefits package (health, dental, vision, life, retirement, leave, etc.) ULM offers a wide range of employee benefits. Read here for more information regarding benefits.

Employer

University of Louisiana Monroe

Address

 700 University Avenue

Monroe, Louisiana, 71209

Phone

 318-342-5140

Website

 https:// www. ulm.edu