Assistant Professor of Biology

Eureka College•Eureka, CA

About The Position

The Division of Science and Mathematics at Eureka College is hiring a full-time Biology faculty member at the Assistant Professor rank, with a start date in January or August 2027. The position teaches 24 undergraduate credits annually and includes advising biology, clinical lab science, and pre-professional majors, as well as occasional mentoring of senior thesis projects through the Honors Program. Faculty may also participate in interdisciplinary programs, including first-year seminar or 10 Essentials general education science courses. The position may be offered as a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor appointment, with the potential to become tenure-track, if the candidate does not meet degree qualifications and/or preferred experience when appointed. Candidates should submit a CV, cover letter, and three professional references.

Requirements

PhD in Biology or a related field, a doctoral degree, or ABD with PhD requirements completed by the appointment time of August 1, 2027.
Effective communication skills.
Organizational skills.
Skill with Microsoft and electronic mail.

Nice To Haves

Previous teaching experience in higher education.

Responsibilities

Teach 12 credit hours each semester, or 24 credits per academic year, of undergraduate coursework.
Teach courses in the 2027–2028 academic year, including Principles of Biology I and II, Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II, Molecular and Cellular Biology, and Microbiology.
Potentially teach or introduce future courses including Genetics, Computational Biology, Research Methods, Comparative Anatomy, and MCAT Preparation.
Assist with advising biology, clinical lab science, and pre-professional majors.
Occasionally mentor senior thesis projects as part of the college’s Honors Program.
Participate in interdisciplinary programs, potentially including first-year seminar or 10 Essentials general education science courses.
Serve on college committees and participate in faculty governance through monthly meetings.
Supervise undergraduate honors theses and research as needed.
Help recruit future and prospective students.
Propose innovations to the Biology program to address current job-market demands and student interests.
May supervise student workers.