Assistant Professor in Biology Ecology

Saint Martin's University • Lacey, WA

36d • $59,222

About The Position

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: [email protected] or by telephone at [phone]. 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.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Biology or a related field is required
• 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

Nice To Haves

• teaching experience is highly desirable
• experience teaching ecology-related courses

Responsibilities

• teach courses across all levels of an undergraduate biology curriculum
• teach General Biology, Senior Research, and courses in the candidate's area of expertise
• establish a research program involving undergraduates
• advise students
• perform departmental and university-wide service
• participate in ongoing curriculum development
• teach in the University's Core Curriculum and occasionally in the First Year Seminar program
• support the Catholic, Benedictine liberal arts mission of the university

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees