Assistant Professor in Biology

Employer: Scripps and Pitzer Colleges

Location: Claremont, California (US)

Salary: $100,000-$110,000

Closing date: Oct 20, 2025

Discipline: Life Sciences, Physiology

Position Type: Full Time

Job Type: Faculty

Organization Type: Academia

TENURE-TRACK POSITION IN INTEGRATIVE/ORGANISMAL PHYSIOLOGY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL SCIENCES

AT PITZER AND SCRIPPS COLLEGES

The Department of Natural Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in Biology with an emphasis in integrative/organismal physiology at the Assistant Professor level to begin July 1, 2026. We seek a broadly trained biologist who is committed to developing a vibrant research program that fully engages undergraduate students in a liberal arts environment. We welcome applications from researchers with expertise in comparative physiology, integrative organismal biology, functional morphology, physiological ecology, or a related field. The candidate should demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and will be expected to teach a vertebrate physiology course with lab, participate in the ecology and evolution portion of the introductory biology sequence, and develop additional undergraduate courses in their field. The teaching load is 4.5 courses per year, with lectures and labs counted as separate courses. A Ph.D. degree and a record of scholarly publications are required prior to hiring, and post-doctoral experience is preferred.

The department, which houses the biology, chemistry, neuroscience, environmental science, and physics faculty for Pitzer and Scripps Colleges (two of the five undergraduate Claremont Colleges), offers innovative and interdisciplinary programs in the natural sciences. The department supports faculty success through mentorship, opportunities for professional development, and regular sabbaticals. The department recently expanded into a new 65,000 ft2 building and offers many shared facilities in support of research including an animal care facility, a microscope facility, and a new greenhouse. Faculty of the Department of Natural Sciences are part of the rich intellectual environment of the Claremont Colleges consortium and benefit from proximity to major research universities in the Southern California region, enabling collaboration both within and outside the department. Additional information about the department may be found at https://natsci.claremont.edu/.

The salary for this position will range from $100,000 - 110,000 and will be based on experience.

Applications should be uploaded to https://apply.interfolio.com/172482 and must include (1) a cover letter describing how your expertise and experience aligns with the position, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a description of your proposed undergraduate-centered research program, (4) a statement describing your approach to teaching and how you pursue excellence in teaching, and (5) the names and e-mail addresses of three references. Within the submitted materials, candidates should address how their teaching, scholarship, and/or service will support all of the students in our diverse community of learners. Applicants should also identify in their application materials any areas of intersection between their teaching, research, and the goals and the academic missions of Pitzer and Scripps Colleges. Three letters of recommendation will be requested for candidates advancing beyond the initial review. Inquiries regarding the position may be e-mailed to Jenna Monroy at jmonroy@natsci.claremont.edu. Review of applications will begin October 1, and the position will remain open until filled.

The Department of Natural Sciences of Pitzer and Scripps Colleges is an equal-opportunity employer. In keeping with its ongoing commitment to build and support a diverse and equitable academic community, the Department of Natural Sciences actively encourages applications from women and members of historically underrepresented groups.