Assistant Professor of Biology

Knox College • Galesburg, IL

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About The Position

The Department of Biology at Knox College invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in conservation biology and/or ecology, beginning Fall 2027. The successful candidate will teach field-oriented courses at introductory and upper levels and develop an active research program that offers significant opportunities for undergraduate participation. Preference will be given to candidates whose teaching and research focus on the local environment in western Illinois, including the college’s 700-acre Green Oaks Biological Field Station. The position has a six-course teaching load, typically two courses in each of three 10-week terms.

Knox College is an independent, selective liberal arts institution committed to undergraduate teaching, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 12:1. It is included in Colleges That Change Lives and is a member of the Associated Colleges of the Midwest.

Requirements

• A Ph.D. is preferred; exceptional ABD candidates will be considered.
• Post-doctoral experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Teaching and research focused on the local environment in western Illinois, including the college’s 700-acre Green Oaks Biological Field Station.
• Post-doctoral experience.
• A completed Ph.D.

Responsibilities

• Teach field-oriented courses at introductory and upper levels.
• Develop an active research program with significant opportunities for undergraduate participation.
• Focus teaching and research on the local environment in western Illinois, including the Green Oaks Biological Field Station, preferred.
• Teach six courses, typically two courses in each of three 10-week terms.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Access to a retirement plan.
• Tuition remission after a two-year waiting period.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree