Biology Faculty
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Northwestern College seeks a full-time tenure‑track assistant professor of biology to teach introductory anatomy and physiology as well as upper‑level courses such as microbiology, cell biology, or molecular genetics, while engaging in scholarship, service, recruiting and advising of students beginning August 2027.
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Biology Faculty
Northwestern College seeks to fill a full-time tenure-track assistant professor position in the department of biology beginning in August of 2027. Ideal candidates will be well rounded in biology and have the ability to teach a broad range of biological courses. The successful candidate will teach introductory anatomy and physiology and upper-level courses in microbiology, cell biology, and/or molecular genetics, depending on the expertise of the candidate. There will also be possible opportunities to teach in areas of specialization within an undergraduate curriculum. The teaching load for this position is 24 credit hours per academic year. The successful candidate will also be responsible for scholarship and service, including recruiting and advising biology students.
Northwestern enjoys a strong reputation in the sciences based on the career accomplishments of our faculty and graduates, and on the college’s commitment to courageous and confident inquiry, exploration and discovery of God’s truth as it is revealed through the natural world. Our $24.5 million DeWitt Family Science Center is testimony to our investment in the sciences.
Required Qualifications: Applicants should have a Ph.D. in biology or a closely related field to be considered for a tenure track position (ABD will also be considered). Candidates should demonstrate evidence for excellent classroom teaching and engagement in scholarship.
Preferred Qualifications: Preferred candidates will have demonstrated experience in higher education and research interests conducive to student involvement.
Northwestern College seeks candidates with an authentic Christian faith who will embrace and live out our mission & values, including our Reformed, evangelical and ecumenical identity as stated in our Christian Identity Statement, Mission Statement, Vision for Learning and Vision for Diversity. We view these statements as complementary and draw from each in fulfilling our mission. We seek faculty invested in teaching, a program of scholarly activity, and the mission of excellence in the liberal arts, as a vital expression of commitment to Christ’s redemptive work in the world.
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