Assistant Professor

Description:

Assistant Professor
While we will broadly consider candidates with any research specialty across ecology and evolution, we will pay particular interest to those faculty whose teaching and research interests would attract students and expand our departmental strengths. These areas include, but are not limited to, conservation biology, molecular ecology, systems biology/omics, and/or environmental health. Southwestern University also offers interdisciplinary minors in Data Analytics and Environmental Studies, so candidates with the ability to offer advanced biology electives that integrate computational approaches and global perspectives would further strengthen our program.

The successful candidate will teach five courses per academic year. Core courses offered by this faculty member will include Foundations in Ecology and Evolution (geared for all science majors), an intermediate-level Methods course, and the Biology Capstone Seminar on rotation. Elective courses within the areas of the candidate’s specialization will also be part of the eventual course rotation. Additional responsibilities include maintaining an active scholarly agenda, academic advising, and departmental and university service. Faculty will have the opportunity to work with undergraduate students in their research laboratories. The department encourages applications from candidates with a demonstrated interest in fostering inclusive excellence in the classroom, curricular innovation, and pedagogical creativity. Additional information about the Biology Department is available at https://www.southwestern.edu/biology/.

This position is not eligible for employer immigration sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer-sponsored work authorization

Qualifications
 

• PhD in Biology and appropriate subdisciplines from an accredited institution
• Advanced ABD candidates from an accredited university may also be considered with the expectation that the terminal degree will be earned by August 1, 2027.
• Strong commitment to student success and teaching at a residential liberal arts and sciences institution
   

Additional Information

Application Instructions

In addition to a current curriculum vitae, please include 1-page submissions of the following materials by October 15, 2026:
 

• A letter of interest
• A statement of teaching philosophy with particular emphasis on your experience with active learning.
• A statement of your future research plans involving undergraduates, and how this research builds on your previous research experience.
• Contact information for three references (letters will be sought from those asked for virtual interviews).