Assistant Professor in Biology Ecology at St Martin s University

Lacey, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Feb, 26

Salary

59222.0

Posted On

26 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Teaching, Ecology, Research, Undergraduate Education, Curriculum Development, Student Advising

Industry

Description

Assistant Professor in Biology Ecology Compensation: $59,222; 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 Martin’s 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 candidate’s 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 University’s 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 Martin’s 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: alsmalley@stmartin.edu [alsmalley@stmartin.edu] or by telephone at (360) 688-2670. Saint Martin’s 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 Martin’s 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 Martin’s 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 Martin’s 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 Martin’s University serves as the educational mission of Saint Martin’s 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 individual’s faith, religion, or spirituality.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will teach various biology courses, establish a research program involving undergraduates, and participate in departmental and university-wide service. They will also contribute to curriculum development and teach in the University’s Core Curriculum.