Assistant Professor of Biology- Tenure-Track

Southwestern University; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Biology for a start in August 2027. The successful candidate will teach five courses per academic year, with core courses in Foundations in Ecology and Evolution and a rotation of electives.

Responsibilities include scholarly activity, advising, and service. We welcome candidates with research in ecology, evolution, or related fields and a commitment to inclusive excellence in a residential liberal arts

Qualifications

• PhD in Biology from an accredited institution.
• ABD candidates must complete by August 1, 2027.
• Strong commitment to student success and residential liberal arts teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach five courses per academic year including Foundations in Ecology and Evolution.
• Offer elective courses integrating computational approaches and global perspectives.
• Maintain an active scholarly agenda and supervise undergraduate students.
• Provide academic advising and participate in departmental and university service.

Education

PhD in Biology

ABD candidates

Job description

About Us

Located in Georgetown, Texas, Southwestern University is an independent, four-year undergraduate institution offers a top-ranked integrated arts and sciences curriculum that incorporates the humanities, fine arts, social sciences, and natural sciences.

About Us

Located in Georgetown, Texas, Southwestern University is an independent, four-year undergraduate institution offers a top-ranked integrated arts and sciences curriculum that incorporates the humanities, fine arts, social sciences, and natural sciences.

Position Overview

The Department of Biology at Southwestern University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning in August of 2027. While we will broadly consider candidates with any research specialty across ecology and evolution, we will pay particular interest to those faculty whose teaching and research interests would attract students and expand our departmental strengths. These areas include, but are not limited to, conservation biology, molecular ecology, systems biology/omics, and/or environmental health. Southwestern University also offers interdisciplinary minors in Data Analytics and Environmental Studies, so candidates with the ability to offer advanced biology electives that integrate computational approaches and global perspectives would further strengthen our program. The successful candidate will teach five courses per academic year. Core courses offered by this faculty member will include Foundations in Ecology and Evolution (geared for all science majors), an intermediate-level Methods course, and the Biology Capstone Seminar on rotation. Elective courses within the areas of the candidate’s specialization will also be part of the eventual course rotation. Additional responsibilities include maintaining an active scholarly agenda, academic advising, and departmental and university service. Faculty will have the opportunity to work with undergraduate students in their research laboratories. The department encourages applications from candidates with a demonstrated interest in fostering inclusive excellence in the classroom, curricular innovation, and pedagogical creativity. Additional information about the Biology Department is available at https://www.southwestern.edu/biology/. Please note that this position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship, now or in the future. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biology and appropriate subdisciplines from an accredited institution
• Advanced ABD candidates from an accredited university may also be considered with the expectation that the terminal degree will be earned by August 1, 2027.
• Strong commitment to student success and teaching at a residential liberal arts and sciences institution

Additional Information

Starting annual salary for 9-month position: $65,000. The final offer for the successful candidate will be commensurate with experience and may exceed this figure. Teaching in Southwestern University summer school provides faculty with an opportunity to supplement their income during the summer months. Tenure-track faculty typically conduct research with undergraduate students during the summer, and their income can be supplemented through competitive Southwestern Undergraduate Research with Faculty (SURF) funding.

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