Announcement – Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences
Job Title: Teaching Assistant Professor of Cell Biology
Department/School: BISC
Location: Fayetteville, AR
Start date: August 11, 2025
Position Summary: The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Arkansas invites applications for a 9-month non-tenure track Teaching Assistant Professor of Cell Biology to start August 2025. We seek candidates whose teaching experience encompasses cell biology, broadly defined. The position requires teaching Cell Biology in spring and fall semesters. This will require developing and implementing new methods of teaching to reflect changes in the field, providing curriculum material, constructing syllabi, leading classroom instruction, writing and administering exams, mentoring and evaluating students and graduate teaching assistants that oversee laboratory sections, creating interest and understanding among students, and a small service appointment that can include serving on various faculty- and student-oriented committees, providing service on campus an in related professional organizations, and/or participating in faculty governance in the department and on campus. For annual renewal, candidates should provide at least one year of evaluations as instructor of
record illustrating high quality teaching effectiveness. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
The Department:
The Department of Biological Sciences includes 34 tenured or tenure-track faculty and 12 non-tenure track
members conducting research and teaching in the areas of evolutionary biology, ecology, genetics, genomics, development, cell biology, and microbiology. More information about the department can be found at: https://fulbright.uark.edu/departments/biology/. There are additional opportunities for collaboration and graduate recruitment through the Cell and Molecular Biology program (http://cell.uark.edu), Statistics and Analytics program (http://statistics-analytics.uark.edu/index.php), and Center for Advanced Spatial Technologies (https://cast.uark.edu). The Arkansas High Performance Computing Center provides state-of-the-art computing resources. The University: The University of Arkansas has a large student body (>30,000 students), with doctoral fellowship
opportunities supported by the $300 million Walton Foundation Endowment. The main campus in Fayetteville is near the historic city center and located in the heart of the Ozark Mountains, one of the most biologically
diverse regions of the country. Fayetteville and northwest Arkansas are regularly ranked one of the best places to live in the U.S. The region offers a multitude of outdoor recreational opportunities and cultural events.
Duties will include:
80% Teaching
10% Research
10% Service
Minimum Qualifications:
With submitted materials, the candidate must demonstrate
1. Doctoral degree in Biology (or a closely related field) from an accredited institution of higher education
conferred by the date of initial appointment.
Preferred Qualifications:
2. Demonstrated competency and excellence in teaching in the classroom.
3. College-level experience teaching Cell Biology or a closely-related class.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSAs)
1. Current knowledge in the field of Cell Biology.
2. Current knowledge of best pedagogy practices for creating effective learning environments
3. Skilled with using Blackboard Ultra.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Completed applications received by May 7, 2025, will be assured full consideration. Late applications will
be reviewed as necessary to fill the position.For additional inquiries, please contact the search committee chair, Michelle Evans-White at mevanswh@uark.edu.
For a complete position announcement and information regarding how to apply, visit
https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UASYS/details/Teaching-Assistant-Professor-of-Cell-
Biology_R0069624?q=R0069624&locations=17a66cdad98201f7890cfb48ca00e249
Applicants must submit:
1. curriculum vitae
2. cover letter/letter of application
3. teaching portfolio demonstrating competence and excellence in teaching and including a philosophy
statement
4. list of three professional references (name, title, email address, and phone number) willing to provide
letters of recommendation if requested during the application process. Letters of recommendation will
be requested only for candidates selected for interviews.
5. one year of evaluations as instructor of record illustrating high quality teaching effectiveness.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Annual Salary/Benefits Package: Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that
promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
EMPLOYER INFORMATION
The University of Arkansas: Founded in 1871 as a land grant institution, the University of Arkansas is classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the top two percent of universities in the nation with the highest level of
research activity. Ten colleges and schools serve more than 27,100 students with more than 200 academic programs. University of Arkansas students earn nationally competitive awards at an impressive rate and represent 50 states and more than 120 countries.
Fulbright College: The Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences is the largest and most academically diverse unit on campus with 3 schools, 16 departments, and 43 academic programs and research centers. The University of Arkansas is committed to providing an educational and work environment in which thought, creativity, and growth are stimulated, and in which individuals are free to realize their full potential. The Fulbright promotes these ideals and welcomes applicants who foster an inclusive environment through an open exchange of voices and ideas from populations of diverse backgrounds.
The Community: Fayetteville is home to the University of Arkansas campus, and is known for its spectacular views and ample green spaces. Fayetteville is considered one of the country’s finest college towns, and the surrounding northwest Arkansas region is regularly ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. Some of the nation’s best outdoor amenities and most spectacular hiking trails are within a short drive of campus. For more information, visit: https://diversitynwa.com/
The University of Arkansas is an Affirmative Action/EOE institution committed to achieving diversity in its faculty and staff. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, especially individuals who contribute to diversity of our campus community. The university welcomes applications without regard to race/color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
