Careers at Virginia Tech

The College of Science at Virginia Tech invites applications for a full-time teaching faculty position at the rank of Instructor, starting in August 2025. This position supports the Integrated Health Sciences and Research (IHSR) Program (https://hst.vt.edu/campus/IHSR.html), an undergraduate biomedical education track designed for rising sophomores pursuing careers in biomedical research and health professions. The IHSR program is part of a larger coordinated education and research initiative on the Virginia Tech Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, VA, and is closely integrated with the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC (FBRI) (https://fbri.vtc.vt.edu/).

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering experiential learning and undergraduate courses focused on biomedical and health sciences. This position also includes administrative responsibilities related to program coordination and student engagement.

Primary Responsibilities for this position include:

• Teaching core and elective courses in biomedical sciences and the IHSR curriculum, which may include topics such as molecular biology, infectious diseases, immunology, cell biology, physiology, and neurobiology. Courses also emphasize scientific communication, ethics, experimental design, and biostatistics.
• Assisting in coordinating undergraduate research experiences in collaboration with the Office of the Vice President for Health Sciences and Technology and FBRI faculty.
• Administrative duties will support program tracking and reporting, event planning, and strategic program development.

How to apply:
Applications must be submitted online and include the following:

(1) Cover Letter

(2) Curriculum Vitae (CV)

(3) Teaching and Broadening Participation in Science Statement (maximum two pages).

The statement on teaching and broadening participation in science, included in our application process, allows candidates to share their philosophy and experiences in mentoring and talent development. Effective statements will show an informed understanding of the benefits and challenges of providing equitable opportunities for everyone. Specific examples of experiences, activities, and plans will help us identify candidates who can enhance and support the College's commitment to inclusive excellence.

(4) Contact Information for three professional references.

Review of applications will begin on March 3, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is August 10, 2025. Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. The successful applicant must pass a criminal background check as part of the hiring process. Questions regarding the position can be directed by email to Dr. Sarah Clinton, Faculty Search Committee Chair, at sclinton@vt.edu. Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodation in the application process should notify Brandi Webb in the College of Science Dean’s Office (Email: bowens20@vt.edu). Virginia Tech is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution.

A successful candidate for this position will have a Ph.D. in biological science or neuroscience/neurobiology or related biomedical discipline and will be passionate about teaching undergraduate students in an inclusive and integrated environment.

Desirable characteristics we seek include (1) a record of pedagogical achievement, creativity, and vision in undergraduate education; (2) leadership skills relevant to instruction and curriculum development; (3) broad training in biomedical sciences, particularly in biological sciences, neuroscience, or related fields; and (4) experience organizing or coordinating undergraduate biomedical-science activities (e.g., outreach workshops, research experiences for undergraduates programs).

Regular

March 3, 2025

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

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