Position Overview
The Department of Biology at the University of the South seeks applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Integrative Biology to begin in August 2027.
Position Description
The Department of Biology at the University of the South (commonly known as Sewanee) seeks applications for an Assistant Professor in Integrative Biology. We seek a dynamic scholar who studies animals at multiple biological scales and whose research will meaningfully involve and engage undergraduates. We are especially interested in candidates who can contribute to courses in anatomy, physiology, organismal biology, ecology, or genetics. A PhD is required, and postdoctoral experience is preferred.
The Sewanee Biology Department is a collaborative community committed to excellence in undergraduate education, mentorship, and research. Faculty teach small classes, involve students directly in scholarship, and benefit from opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration across the sciences. Located on the Cumberland Plateau, the 13,000-acre campus encompasses some of the most biodiverse forests in the eastern United States, while well-equipped lab facilities support a broad range of molecular, organismal, ecological, and environmental research. The Biology Department spans Molecular Biology and Genetics, Integrative Biology, and Ecology and Biodiversity while contributing to interdisciplinary majors in Biochemistry, Neuroscience, and Environment and Sustainability and a thriving pre-health program. Faculty typically teach 5 classes per year, with lab sections counting towards that total.
Attributes of a Successful Candidate
A PhD is required, and postdoctoral experience is preferred.
Supplemental Information
For preliminary review, applicants must submit the following documents:
- 2-page cover letter describing your experiences and approaches to teaching and research
- curriculum vitae
- 1-2 page teaching statement describing your approach to inclusive education at the undergraduate level
- 2-3 page research statement describing (a) your past and current work, (b) your research plans for the next 5 years as appropriate for an undergraduate-only institution, and (c) how you anticipate integrating undergraduates in your research
- contact information for 3 references
Application review will begin on October 1, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.
Please contact Dr. Matt Schrader (msschrad@sewanee.edu) with any questions.
The University of the South, familiarly known as “Sewanee,” is home to a nationally recognized College of Arts and Sciences and a School of Theology. Sewanee is distinguished by its dedication to cultivate academic excellence, community values, and environmental stewardship that produces informed, self-aware, and participatory citizens for our democracy and servant-leaders for the world. Nestled on 13,000 acres atop Tennessee’s Cumberland Plateau, the University offers both a uniquely beautiful setting and convenient access to nearby cities—Chattanooga, Nashville, and Huntsville. The University is affiliated with the Episcopal Church and seeks to be a place where individuals from a variety of backgrounds and experiences find support, opportunity, and purpose.
Support in the Hiring Process
If you have questions about a position or need assistance filing an application, or if you are a person with a disability and would like to request an accommodation in the application and interview process, please contact Human Resources at 931.598.1381 or hr@sewanee.edu.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of the South is an equal-opportunity institution, dedicated to treating all applicants fairly and fostering a welcoming environment for employees and students alike.