Assistant Professor of Biology

Southwestern College (KS); Winfield (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwestern College (KS) seeks an Assistant Professor of Biology – Health Science for a full-time tenure-track position. The role involves teaching undergraduate biology courses, including lab components, and health science topics such as microbiology, pathophysiology, and anatomy and physiology.

The candidate will also advise students and participate in department and campus-wide committees. Additional assignments may include upper-level courses in the candidate’s expertise and courses

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Biology or closely-related field is required.
• Ph.D. in Biology or closely-related field is preferred.
• Demonstrated teaching excellence; college-level experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach a standard load of 2-3 courses per semester (≈12 hours) with laboratory components.
• Advise students within the Natural Science and Mathematics Division.
• Participate in course and program assessment and curricular development.
• Contribute to general education offerings and campus committees.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Teaching experience

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Biology

Ph.D. in Biology

Job description

The Assistant Professor of Biology – Health Science is a full-time tenure-track position responsible for teaching a variety of courses that contribute to the core requirements for majors in the Natural Sciences. The courses may include introductory biology courses with laboratory components and health science and pre-nursing requirements such as: Microbiology, Pathophysiology, and Anatomy and Physiology. Additional teaching assignments may include upper-level courses in the candidate’s areas of expertise and courses that support and completement current departmental offerings. This position will also contribute to courses within the general education curriculum. Co-curricular responsibilities include academic advising of students within the Natural Science and Mathematics Division.

Primary Responsibilities

• Teach a customary load of 2-3 courses, most of which also include a laboratory component involving 1 or more sections, per semester (approximately 12 semester hours) in the undergraduate program. Potential to develop a course in the area of the candidate’s expertise. Participating in course and program assessment and curricular development. Departmental duties include advising students, participating in department and campus-wide committees. Collaborate with faculty on Natural Science and Mathematics Division programs and service to the campus community. Maintain professional currency in field by participating in field-related conferences, professional development, and creative activities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Biology, or some closely-related field, is required. Ph.D. in Biology, or some closely-related field, is preferred. Demonstrated evidence of teaching or training excellence. Prior teaching experience at the college undergraduate level or secondary level is preferred. Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

Applications accepted until a candidate has been selected; priority given to applications received by November 1, 2026.

The successful candidate will be subject to a criminal background check.

Southwestern College is an AA/EOE employer.