The Department of Biology at the University of South Alabama is a flagship department in the College of Arts and Sciences, with one of the highest student enrollments on campus. The department offers a Bachelor of Science in Biology, and undergraduates can pursue a concentration in Marine Biology or Environmental Sciences. Additionally, South offers a Master of Science in Biology and students can choose to be mentored by one of the department’s faculty members, which includes renowned experts in a range of biology-related disciplines.
Courses are taught primarily by full-time faculty, and students are provided with research opportunities each semester. Through mentorship, teaching and research, biology faculty foster an environment for active learning where students acquire knowledge in all areas of the field, including ecology, evolution, genetics, physiology, microbiology, conservation and global change. South strives for excellence and provides students with the analytical and technical skills necessary to work on microbes, marine mammals, and everything in between. Students from this program graduate as well-rounded alumni capable of pursuing professional, governmental and academic careers to tackle challenges facing our planet.
Announcements
Faculty Opening - 1-Year Full-time, 9-month Assistant Professor
The University of South Alabama’s Department of Biology invites applications for a
one-year (9-month), non-tenure-track Assistant Professor of Biology position, starting
August 15, 2026. Qualifications include a Ph.D. in Biology or closely related field
with 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline, evidence of ability to engage students
through active learning and experiential laboratory activities. Prior teaching experience
a must. The successful candidate must be able to work legally in the United States
without visa sponsorship.
We seek an enthusiastic, engaging educator committed to dynamic teaching and the implementation
of best practices, including inquiry-based, active learning approaches in classroom
and laboratory settings.
The successful candidate will teach four courses (12 contact hours) per semester that
include introductory majors and nonmajors curricula, as well as upper-level electives
in General Microbiology or Molecular Microbiology, Herpetology, and Conservation Biology.
The University of South Alabama is a comprehensive, state-supported institution with
over 14,000 students. The Department of Biology has the largest major in the College
of Arts and Sciences, with 12 full-time faculty members and offers Bachelor of Science
and Masters of Science degrees in Biology. Further information about the Department
is available at https://www.southalabama.edu/colleges/artsandsci/biology/.
To apply, please email the following in a single PDF file in order: (1) cover letter
(1-2 pages), (2) curriculum vitae, (3) statement of teaching philosophy (1-2 pages),
(4) unofficial transcripts, and (5) the contact information for 3 professional references
to the search chair, Dr. Jeremiah Henning (henning@southalabama.edu). Official transcripts
and letters of recommendation will only be requested from candidates who are invited
for an on-campus interview.
Review of applications will begin May 1, 2026, and continue until the position is
filled. Questions regarding the position or the department can be directed to the
search chair, Dr. Jeremiah Henning (henning@southalabama.edu).
The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate
based on race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender
identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or protected
veteran status.