Assistant Professor in Biology Ecology

Assistant Professor in Biology Ecology

Compensation : $59222; 9-month contract paid over 12 months benefits eligible

Closing date : Open Until Filled

Position title : Assistant Professor in Biology

Job Type : Tenure-Track

Saint Martins University a private Catholic Benedictine university located in Western Washington invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in biology at the assistant professor level to begin August 2026. A Ph.D. in Biology or a related field is required and teaching experience is highly desirable. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience teaching ecology-related courses. Applicants must have a strong commitment to undergraduate education and the ability to teach courses across all levels of an undergraduate biology curriculum.

Biology courses taught will include General Biology Senior Research and courses in the candidates area of expertise. The successful candidate will be expected to establish a research program involving undergraduates and will be expected to advise students; perform departmental and university-wide service; and participate in ongoing curriculum development.

The successful candidate will also be expected to teach in the Universitys Core Curriculum and occasionally in the First Year Seminar program. The teaching load for this position is 24 semester credit hours per year with a reduced load in the first and fourth years.

Faculty members are expected to support the Catholic Benedictine liberal arts mission of the university. Candidates must have valid documentation permitting them to work in the US from the date on which the appointment at Saint Martins takes effect. The position is subject to final budgetary approval.

To apply please submit a letter of interest current C.V. unofficial or official copies of graduate and undergraduate transcripts a one- to two-page statement of teaching philosophy a one- to two-page statement summarizing your proposed undergraduate research projects and 3 letters of recommendation in your application with your application materials. If the recommenders would like to keep their letters confidential they can email them to Arwyn Smalley.

Review of applications will begin January 15 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Questions and inquiries can be directed to Dr. Arwyn Smalley by email at : or by telephone at . Saint Martins University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women minorities individuals with disabilities and covered veterans.

Ranked by Niche in 2020 as the second (#2) most diverse private college in Washington State Saint Martins University is extremely proud of its student diversity. The university treasures persons of all abilities ages ethnicities genders nationalities orientations races and religions and proudly celebrates that 51% undergraduate and 32% graduate students are students of color. The Saint Martins community knows that students educated in an ethnically diverse setting perform better academically and reap greater professional success than their peers from more homogeneous learning environments. Therefore members of historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply to join and contribute to this wonderful community.

Saint Martins University is committed to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff. We encourage applications from women minorities individuals with disabilities and veterans.

Established in 1895 Saint Martins University serves as the educational mission of Saint Martins Abbey. The Abbey is a Catholic Benedictine monastery whose members pray work and live together on the University campus. As the mission is Catholic and Benedictine one of our values is a spirit of hospitality welcoming all regardless of an individuals faith religion or spirituality.

Key Skills

Experience Working With Students,Classroom Experience,Medical Management,Library Services,Pharmacy Residency,Research Experience,Teaching,Higher Education Teaching,Curriculum Development,Grant Writing,Mentoring,Research Laboratory Experience

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1