Assistant Professor - Biology

Hamline University • Saint Paul, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Natural Sciences at Hamline University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Biology, with a specialization in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Biology, to begin fall 2027. Biology faculty are scholars who collaborate to provide high impact experiences for our students including team-based active learning courses, course-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs), and faculty-mentored summer research. The Biology major curriculum provides students with a broad foundation in biology through a two-course core, a deeper understanding of various sub-disciplines of biology in elective courses, and a capstone experience in their senior year. In addition to teaching and providing research opportunities for Biology majors, Biology Program faculty also teach courses that are part of the general education curriculum (e.g., first-year seminars, natural science courses for non-science majors) and teach courses and provide leadership for several other academic programs that intersect with Biology. The candidate hired for this position will be welcome to collaborate with academic programs outside of Biology that are relevant to their expertise and interests (e.g., Environmental & Climate Studies, Computational Data Science).

Requirements

• Masters level degree in the Biological Sciences.
• College teaching experience.
• Ability to teach introductory biology classes.
• Experience in education research including peer reviewed publications.
• A record of supporting students from underserved populations.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. at time of appointment (August 2027).
• Specialization in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Biology.
• Experience teaching AI literacy and incorporating AI tools.
• Commitment to teaching excellence and to learning and employing innovative, high impact pedagogical practices that create equitable courses and promote student learning.
• Interest in developing electives in areas of their expertise.
• Interest in engaging in shared governance and providing service to the Biology Program, the college, the university, and their community.

Responsibilities

• Teaching two introductory courses: BIOL 1510 and BIOL 1520: Integrated Concepts of Biology I and II.
• Teaching other existing or newly-developed courses related to their expertise.
• Providing research opportunities for Biology majors.
• Teaching courses that are part of the general education curriculum.
• Teaching courses and providing leadership for other academic programs that intersect with Biology.
• Collaborating with academic programs outside of Biology that are relevant to their expertise and interests.
• Building a productive research program that includes collaboration with undergraduate students.
• Engaging in shared governance.
• Providing service to the Biology Program, the college, the university, and their community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level