Job Posting

Assistant Professor – Biology

Hamline University

The Department of Biology at Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor, with a specialization in ecology or evolutionary biology, to begin fall 2025. 

Teaching responsibilities for this position will include regular teaching of two introductory courses: BIOL 1520: Integrated Concepts of Biology, and BIOL 1130: Biodiversity & Conservation Biology. BIOL 1520 is one of the core courses for the Biology major and for several other affiliated academic programs, and BIOL 1130 is a required course for students majoring in Environmental & Climate Studies. This position also offers the candidate the opportunity to teach other existing or newly-developed courses related to their expertise. We are especially interested in candidates who study ecology and/or evolution in the context of terrestrial organisms/ecosystems, and who have a strong quantitative component to their training, teaching, and research. Tenure-track faculty at Hamline typically teach six courses per academic year, with a one-course reduction during the first year and a three-course release after a successful 3rd year review. Laboratory sections count as fractional course load equivalents. 

Candidate Characteristics

We are excited about prospective colleagues who:

• Have college teaching experience, are able to teach a range of courses in the field, and who will develop electives in areas of their expertise;
• Are committed to teaching excellence and to learning and employing innovative, high impact pedagogical practices that create equitable courses and promote student learning;
• Have a record of supporting students from underserved populations;
• are ready to build a productive research program that includes collaboration with undergraduate students; 
• Are interested in engaging in shared governance and providing service to the Biology Department, the college, university, and their community. 
• Have a Ph.D. in ecology, evolution, or a related field; ABD applicants with expected defense dates by August 30th, 2025 will also be considered.

Application Information

Apply at https://hamline.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Faculty_Career_Site/details/Assistant-Professor—Biology_R0001072

A resume or curriculum vitae, a cover letter outlining your qualifications for and interest in the position, contact information for 3 current, professional references, as well as copies of transcripts (if required) must be uploaded with each application. References for finalists will be contacted to submit a confidential reference letter.All questions marked ‘Required’ need to be answered in order to submit the application. It is important that your application show all of the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Screening of applications will begin on September 15 and will continue until the position is filled. Questions may be addressed to Leif Hembre, Department Chair & Search Chair (lhembre@hamline.edu).

Review of applications to begin on 09/15/2024