Ecology Tenure-Track Assistant Professor: Undergrad Teaching

Whitman College; Walla Walla (WA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Tuition remission

Tuition waiver for two Whitman courses

403(b) retirement plan

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Whitman College in Walla Walla, WA invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in ecology beginning August 2027. The successful candidate will teach five courses per year across ecology, introductory biology, and non-majors environmental biology, while mentoring students as they prepare their senior theses and developing an active research program.

The department emphasizes collaboration with the interdisciplinary Environmental Studies program, supports field courses and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. must be attained by start of appointment.
• Five-course teaching load including ecology and introductory biology.
• Mentor students on senior theses and engage in collaborative research.

Responsibilities

• Teach five courses annually across ecology and related fields, including lab components.
• Mentor students on senior theses and support undergraduate research opportunities.
• Collaborate with Environmental Studies and participate in governance and service.

Skills

Ecology knowledge

Teaching undergraduates

Mentoring students

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Ph.D.

Job description

Whitman College in Walla Walla, WA invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in ecology beginning August 2027. The successful candidate will teach five courses per year across ecology, introductory biology, and non-majors environmental biology, while mentoring students as they prepare their senior theses and developing an active research program.

The department emphasizes collaboration with the interdisciplinary Environmental Studies program, supports field courses and