AssistantProfessorBiologicalSciences_WellesleyCollege_deadlineFriSept11

EvolDir; Wellesley (MA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellesley College seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in vertebrate biology to begin Fall 2027. The candidate should be broadly trained, deeply committed to undergraduate teaching and research, and capable of teaching organismal biology and vertebrate anatomy and physiology.

The successful hire will develop and teach courses, build an active research program involving undergraduates, and contribute to inclusive STEM pedagogy within a liberal arts environment.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required at time of application.
• Teach the equivalent of four courses per year within Biological Sciences.
• Develop and lead an active undergraduate research program.
• Commitment to inclusive STEM pedagogy and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory organismal biology and vertebrate physiology.
• Develop and offer an advanced course in the candidate's specialty.
• Foster undergraduate research opportunities and mentorship.
• Engage in department service and collaboration within a liberal arts setting.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Inclusive STEM Pedagogy

Education

Ph.D.

Job description

The Biological Sciences Department at Wellesley College invites applications for a tenure-track position in vertebrate biology at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in Fall 2027. We seek to hire a broadly trained vertebrate biologist who is strongly committed to excellence in both teaching and research in an undergraduate liberal arts college environment. The position is open to candidates whose research is at the organismal level and addresses questions of physiology or form and function. A Ph.D. is required at the time of application. Candidates are expected to develop an active and productive research program that involves Wellesley undergraduates. A competitive start-up package will be provided. Candidates will be expected to teach the equivalent of four courses per year within the Biological Sciences curriculum. This will include introductory organismal biology and a course in comparative anatomy and physiology of vertebrates. In addition, the successful candidate will develop and offer an advanced course in their specialty. We welcome candidates with familiarity and/or experience with best practices in inclusive STEM pedagogies to apply. Applications are due Friday, September 11, 2026 and should be submitted via our application web site (https://www.wellesley.edu/about-us/working-at-wellesley). Materials must include 1) a cover letter (ca. 1-2 pages), 2) curriculum vitae, 3) a statement of teaching philosophy, experience, and interests, and how those inform your pedagogical practices (ca. 2-3 pages), 4) a statement of research accomplishments and plans for the future including the incorporation of undergraduates (ca. 2-4 pages), and 5) the names/email addresses of three references who will be asked to submit confidential letters of recommendation. Individually, the three letters of recommendation can be from any prior or current component of the candidateâ€TMs education or experience, but collectively, they should explicitly speak to the candidateâ€TMs promise for both successful teaching and research.First-round interviews will be held on Zoom in early to mid-October with campus visits in late October and November. Questions should be directed to the Biological Sciences search co-chairs, John Goss ([e-mail]) and Steven Biller ([e-mail]).The minimum salary for Assistant Professors is $103,000.00 annually.