Assistant Professor of Biology (Tenure-Track)

Job title: Assistant Professor of Biology (Tenure-Track)

About the Role The Austin College Department of Biology invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Biology to begin August 2026. We seek a broadly trained biologist who will contribute to our physiological and organismal biology curriculum and engage in undergraduate teaching and mentoring within a liberal arts setting.

What You'll Do

• Teach one semester of introductory biology aligned with the applicant’s area of expertise.
• Teach the second semester of a revised two-semester sequence of anatomy & physiology.
• Teach upper-level courses that align with the individual's interests and departmental needs.
• Maintain a standard teaching load of 12 contact hours per semester (typically two courses, each including a lecture and accompanying lab) plus a January Term course every other year.
• Engage undergraduates in research through coursework and/or summer or academic-year projects.
• Contribute to curriculum development, department service, and fostering a diverse student body.
• Participate in campus life and mentorship as part of a welcoming, inclusive community.

What We're Looking For

• PhD in Biology or closely related field by August 2026.
• Broadly trained biologist with the ability to contribute to physiological and organismal biology curriculum.
• Demonstrated commitment to innovative teaching in a liberal arts environment.
• Strong interest and ability to mentor a diverse student body and involve undergraduates in research.
• Evidence of effective teaching and mentoring, and capacity to engage in scholarly activity.

Nice to Have

• Experience teaching physiology or anatomy & physiology sequences.
• Prior undergraduate research mentorship; experience in a liberal arts setting.
• Familiarity with activities typical of a Hispanic-serving Institution (HSI) and inclusive practices.

Compensation & Benefits Austin College provides startup funds; additional internal funding is available for mentoring summer research students.