Marine Biology Professor: Undergraduate Research & Teaching

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 87,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Bates College, located in Lewiston, Maine, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Marine Biology to begin July 1, 2027. We seek an outstanding teacher-scholar with a productive marine biology research program and a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and mentorship in a liberal arts context.

The position carries a five-course teaching load across two semesters or Bates Short Term, with duties spanning teaching, research, and governance.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. by July 2027.
• Strong commitments to undergraduate teaching and mentorship.
• Productive research program in marine biology.
• Ability to contribute to liberal arts education and general education curricula.
• Experience with field-based courses and CURE-type experiences.

Responsibilities

• Teach a five-course load across two semesters or Bates Short Term.
• Develop and mentor undergraduate research projects.
• Contribute to governance and engagement within Bates community.
• Deliver courses including BIO 206 and Marine Biology, field courses.
• Participate in service and advising.

Skills

Undergraduate teaching

Mentorship

Research program development

Education

Ph.D. in Marine Biology or related field

Job description

Bates College, located in Lewiston, Maine, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Marine Biology to begin July 1, 2027. We seek an outstanding teacher-scholar with a productive marine biology research program and a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and mentorship in a liberal arts context.

The position carries a five-course teaching load across two semesters or Bates Short Term, with duties spanning teaching, research, and governance.