Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences
About The Position
The Biological Sciences Department at Wellesley College invites applications for a tenure-track position in vertebrate biology at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in Fall 2027. We seek to hire a broadly trained vertebrate biologist who is strongly committed to excellence in both teaching and research in an undergraduate liberal arts college environment. The position is open to candidates whose research is at the organismal level and addresses questions of physiology or form and function. A Ph.D. is required at the time of application. Candidates are expected to develop an active and productive research program that involves Wellesley undergraduates. A competitive start-up package will be provided. Candidates will be expected to teach the equivalent of four courses per year within the Biological Sciences curriculum. This will include introductory organismal biology and a course in comparative anatomy and physiology of vertebrates. In addition, the successful candidate will develop and offer an advanced course in their specialty. We welcome candidates with familiarity and/or experience with best practices in inclusive STEM pedagogies to apply.
Requirements
- Ph.D. is required at the time of application.
- Legal name entered exactly as it appears on government-issued identification.
- Required documents ready to upload in either PDF (.pdf) or Word document (.doc) format.
- Upload Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, and any supplemental documents on the fourth page.
- Enter education, starting with the highest degree.
- Submit the names/email addresses of three references who will be asked to submit confidential letters of recommendation.
- Collectively, the three letters of recommendation should explicitly speak to the candidate’s promise for both successful teaching and research.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity and/or experience with best practices in inclusive STEM pedagogies.
Responsibilities
- Develop an active and productive research program that involves Wellesley undergraduates.
- Teach the equivalent of four courses per year within the Biological Sciences curriculum.
- Teach introductory organismal biology.
- Teach a course in comparative anatomy and physiology of vertebrates.
- Develop and offer an advanced course in their specialty.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Pre-tax saving benefits
- Life insurance
- Disability coverage (for full-time Faculty)
- Retirement savings plan (403(b) plan with up to 10.5% Wellesley College contribution for eligible employees)
- Caregiving support through Wellthy
- Legal plan insurance
- Pet insurance discount
- Retirement planning resources
- Access to cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston
- Free parking on campus
- Access to MBTA commuter rail
- Free use of state-of-the-art athletic and fitness facilities with onsite fitness classes
- Library resources
- Opportunities to attend diverse campus events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
