Assistant Professor of Biology

Botanical Society of America; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Wesleyan University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Biology beginning August 15, 2027. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate biology and contribute to introductory and advanced courses, with needs in plant and/or invertebrate biology. The candidate must have a Ph.D.

by start date and should demonstrate potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching. Commitment to evidence-based and inclusive teaching is valued, with preference for teaching

Qualifications

• Ph.D. prior to start date.
• Ability to teach statistics and/or courses for environmental studies is desired but not required.
• Excellence in undergraduate teaching is essential.
• Preference for candidates with a record of teaching success.
• Commitment to evidence-based and inclusive teaching practices.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to an introductory biology series for the biology program.
• Teach introductory and advanced courses in the area of specialty.
• Establish and sustain a research program and mentor undergraduate research students.
• Engage in departmental and campus-wide service.

Skills

Teaching undergraduate biology

Research mentoring

Statistics instruction

Education

Ph.D. in biology or related field

Job description

Position Title: Assistant Professor of Biology

Application Review Begins: Thursday, August 13, 2026

Application Deadline: Monday, November 16, 2026

Department/Division: Biology

Field (e.g., systematics): plant biology and/or invertebrate biology

General Information: The Department of Biology at Illinois Wesleyan University invites applications for a Tenure Track position for a biologist beginning August 15, 2027. The person hired into this position should have expertise in Biology and will be expected to teach Biology courses. The department has needs in the areas of plant biology and/or invertebrate biology. For information about the Biology department, see: https://www.iwu.edu/biology/ and for information about the Environmental Studies program, see: https://www.iwu.edu/environmental-studies/.

Qualifications/Requirements: The successful candidate will have earned a Ph.D. degree prior to the start date. The ability to teach statistics and/or courses that are suitable for the environmental studies program is desired but not required. Demonstrated potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching is essential. Preference will be given to candidates with a record of teaching success, which may include roles as a primary instructor, co-instructor, or lab instructor. In addition, a demonstrable commitment to evidence-based and inclusive teaching practices will be viewed favorably.

Responsibilities: The candidate will be responsible for 1) contributing to an introductory biology series for the biology program, and 2) teaching introductory and advanced courses in their area of specialty. In addition, the candidate will be expected to establish and sustain a research program and mentor undergraduate research students. At Illinois Wesleyan, Tenure Track faculty engage students through six teaching assignments each year, pursue productive scholarly work, serve as academic advisors, and engage in departmental and campus-wide service.

Compensation Range: Salary Range: $62,000 - $65,000 and based on experience