"Assistant Professor of Biology"

Assistant Professor of Biology

Company: Wartburg College

Job Location:

Category: Biology

Type: Full-Time

Title of Position – Assistant Professor of Biology

Wartburg College is dedicated to challenging and nurturing students for lives of leadership and service as a spirited expression of their faith and learning. Founded in 1852, Wartburg College is a selective liberal arts college internationally recognized for its community engagement and academic excellence. As indicated in the vision statement, “Wartburg College is called to be the leading institution in education of the whole person. Together, we create an inclusive community combining diverse curricular and co-curricular experiences to prepare students to be resilient leaders of positive change through service in a complex world.”

Located in northeast Iowa, Waverly is an extraordinary "gigabit" community of more than 10,000 residents in the Cedar Valley metro near Waterloo and Cedar Falls, with an abundance of cultural, musical, and recreational opportunities. Major Midwest metropolitan areas within driving distance include Des Moines, Iowa (2.5 hours); Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minn. (3 hours); Madison, Wis. (3.5 hours); Rochester, Minn. (2 hours); Chicago (5 hours); and Omaha, Neb. (4 hours).

DEPARTMENT: Biology

STARTING DATE: Fall Term 2026

TIMELINE: Screening of applications begins December 15, 2025, and continues until position is filled.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will fulfill the duties of tenure track faculty including:

• teaching Ecology and other biology and environmental science major courses, contributing to team-taught introductory biology courses, and teaching courses within the general education plan
• conducting collaborative student-faculty research
• academic advising for students within the department
• service to the college
• collaboration with faculty in the Environmental Science and Studies program

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• PhD or ABD in Biology, Ecology, or related disciplines
• Potential for successful and innovative college-level teaching
• Plans for collaborative student-faculty research
• Commitment to inclusive communities

Preferred

• Experience teaching college-level Ecology, Environmental Science and/or Introductory Biology
• Experience with academic advising and/or mentoring undergraduate students in research
• Expertise that complements current faculty

SALARY: Competitive for entry-level appointment at similar institutions

CONTRACT: COMPLETED BY DEAN’S OFFICE

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Please upload the following by selecting the "Apply for this Position" below:

1. curriculum vita
2. a letter of application describing your teaching, scholarship and service experience/interests and how these will support the mission of Wartburg College
3. unofficial graduate transcripts
4. contact information for three references

For specific questions contact Dr. Sean Coleman, Chair of Search Committee, at sean.coleman@wartburg.edu. Department webpage(s): https://www.wartburg.edu/academics/biology/. Further information about the College and the city of Waverly may be found at www.wartburg.edu for further information about the college and the city of Waverly.

WARTBURG COLLEGE is a selective liberal arts college of the ELCA, nationally recognized for community engagement.