Assistant Professor of Biology
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Job Location:
Minneapolis, MN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
WARTBURG COLLEGE
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 10000 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
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 10000 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.
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:
- 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 DEANS OFFICE
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
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 Department webpage(s): Further information about the College and the city of Waverly may be found at .
See 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.
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Experience
- Medical Management
- Library Services
- Pharmacy Residency
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Higher Education Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Grant Writing
- Mentoring
- Research Laboratory Experience
