"Assistant Professor of Biology"

Details

Posted: 09-Dec-25

Location: Waverly, Iowa

Type: Tenure-track

Salary: Competitive

Categories: Academic/Faculty, Biological/Biomedical Sciences

Employment Type: Tenure-track

Organization Type: Higher Education Institution

Required Education: Doctorate/Professional

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

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Please upload the following by visiting https://www.wartburg.edu/hr/positions/:

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 http://www.wartburg.edu.

About Wartburg College

Founded in 1852, Wartburg College is a selective four-year liberal arts college of the Lutheran Church (ELCA), nationally recognized for community engagement. The college offers more than 50 academic majors and pre-professional and certificate programs leading to the bachelor’s degree. The college is located in Waverly, Iowa, a growing community of more than 10,000 residents. As part of the Cedar Valley metro area (near Waterloo and Cedar Falls), Waverly has 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).