Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Marine Biology

Virginia Wesleyan University invites applicants for a tenure track Assistant Professor of Marine Biology, with a specialization in invertebrate zoology, to begin in August 2025. We seek a candidate that specializes in research in the local area, but is also interested in teaching travel research courses. Candidates will have an earned Doctorate degree. College-level teaching experience and excellent teaching skills fostering student learning from diverse backgrounds is preferred but not necessary. The successful candidate will teach 7 course components, i.e. each lab and lecture, over the academic year.

Application Instructions

Applicants should apply on the VWU Website https://www.vwu.edu/about/campus-offices/human-resources/employment-opportunities.php and arrange to have 3 letters of recommendation submitted to Human Resources, at employment@vwu.edu. Please include the following in your online application.

1) cover letter

2) curriculum vitae

3) statement of teaching philosophy

4) statement on experience teaching students from diverse backgrounds

5) brief research summary involving undergraduate students

6) transcripts (unofficial are acceptable at this point).

Questions about the position should be addressed to Dr. Soraya Bartol at sbartol@vwu.edu. A review of applications will begin on February 1, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.

The campus is located near several high impact research sites including the High Performance Data Facility Hub at Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, Old Dominion University, The College of William and Mary, and Norfolk State University. Collaborations with these institutions are possible.

About Virginia Wesleyan University

Virginia Wesleyan University (vwu.edu) is Coastal Virginia's premier university of the liberal arts and sciences. Situated on a 300-acre park-like campus in Virginia Beach, VWU annually enrolls more than 5,000  learners in all programs in all locations, including nearly 1,700 students in undergraduate, graduate and online programs. Students thrive in average class sizes of 12, and nearly 90 percent of new graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate school within one year of graduation. Through its Environmental Guiding Principles, the University incorporates a commitment to sustainability in every aspect of campus life. VWU is an inclusive community dedicated to scholarship and service grounded in the liberal arts and sciences, inspiring students to build meaningful lives through engagement in Coastal Virginia's dynamic metropolitan region, the nation and the world.

Location

Virginia Wesleyan is a university with a coastal edge. Located in Virginia Beach, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Chesapeake Bay, our region is proud of its vibrant city life, sandy beaches, and rich history. Learn more at visit virginiabeach.com/explore.

Statement of Non-Discrimination
Virginia Wesleyan University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered on the basis of skills, experience, and qualifications without regard to race, religion, color, creed, gender, national and ethnic origin, age, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, the presence of non-job-related medical disability, or any other legally protected status.