What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor - Open Rank position at Virginia Tech?
Job Description
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
Applications must be submitted online and include the following:
Required Qualifications
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.
Preferred Qualifications
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).
Appointment Type
Regular
Review Date
March 3, 2025
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
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.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance . These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Brandi Webb at bowens20@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
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.
Applications must be submitted online and include the following:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Teaching and Broadening Participation in Science Statement (maximum two pages).
- Contact Information for three professional references.
Required Qualifications
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.
Preferred Qualifications
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).
Appointment Type
Regular
Review Date
March 3, 2025
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
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.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance . These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Brandi Webb at bowens20@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
