"Assistant Professor of Biology"

Located in the vibrant community of Walla Walla, WA, Whitman College is home to an intellectually diverse, dynamic, and supportive community of some 500 staff and faculty serving roughly 1,500 students from the local region and across the globe. With exceptional students, accomplished faculty and staff, and engaged alumni, Whitman College continues to build on its national reputation for academic excellence as one of the top undergraduate, liberal arts colleges in the country.

The Department of Biology seeks applicants for a tenure-track position, beginning August 2026, with expertise in animal/human physiology, including teaching in both laboratory and classroom contexts. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in biology or a related field by the time of appointment.

Whitman's biology faculty are engaged teachers and active scholars. As a department, we are excited about our new, collaboratively designed introductory series aimed at engaging and supporting our diverse and enthusiastic pool of prospective life science majors. We value and support student and faculty research, ranging from course-based research projects to ambitious externally-funded programs and research collaborations with other institutions. Candidates whose teaching or research interests will broaden departmental offerings, including in newly emerging and interdisciplinary subfields of biology, are especially welcome to apply.

The successful candidate will teach a 5-course annual load including Human Anatomy & Physiology with lab, thesis mentoring, and a contribution to the introductory biology series. Rotating course offerings will include Physiology with lab, electives in the candidate's area of specialty, and courses that contribute to the College's general education requirements. In addition, the successful candidate will build an active research program that includes Whitman student researchers.

The College provides a generous pre-tenure sabbatical program and professional development support for both research and teaching. The successful candidate will demonstrate potential to sustain an active research program that includes undergraduate researchers, and to participate in faculty governance, mentorship, or other forms of service in ways that fit their interests and talents.

Whitman College is committed to fostering an inclusive learning community that values diverse identities, experiences, and perspectives. In the cover letter, candidates should describe their interest in teaching undergraduates, majors as well as non-majors, at all levels of instruction. In doing so, candidates should address how their classroom and scholarly practices will advance equity and inclusion in the learning environment.

To apply, go to https://apply.interfolio.com/171549. The online application will prompt you to submit all of the required materials: a cover letter; curriculum vitae; separate statements addressing the candidate's teaching interests and research plan; contact information for three references; graduate transcripts; and evidence of demonstrated or potential excellence in undergraduate instruction.

Review of applications will begin September 20.

Salary Range: $74,600 - $78,000

Whitman College offers a competitive benefits package that is designed to attract qualified candidates and retain talented employees. The links below currently reflect 2025 benefits. Information for 2026 benefits will be available in late fall. Full-time employees enjoy the following benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurances; basic life, accidental death and dismemberment and long term disability insurances with the capability to elect additional voluntary coverage; 403(b) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan with a 10% matching contribution after eligibility requirements are met; Tuition Remission - Dependent Children, after eligibility requirements; employee tuition waiver for two Whitman courses per semester; and an Employee Assistance Program. New faculty receive a relocation stipend for moving expenses based on the distance of relocation.

For more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/171549.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Whitman College is cultivating a community built on inclusion and belonging. We recognize the value of those who can offer historically underrepresented perspectives and encourage applications from those whose background, knowledge, and insights from lived experience can add to the college's working and learning environment. Whitman College is an EEO employer. The college shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.