Assistant Professor – Biology
DESCRIPTION OF JOB:
The Department of Biological Sciences at Edgewood University invites applications for a full-time tenure track faculty position in biology.
This is a full-time, tenure track position with a 9-month academic year appointment.
Responsibilities:
We are seeking candidates to teach courses in human anatomy & physiology as well as upper-level courses that align with the candidate’s specific background. As an assistant professor, the successful candidate will also advise students in our majors, conduct research in collaboration with undergraduates, participate in curriculum development & assessment, and engage in service to our department and to Edgewood University.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Necessary Education or Work Experience:
Ph.D. in the biological sciences; candidates who are ABD will be considered if completion of degree is expected by Fall 2026.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience teaching undergraduates, especially in anatomy & physiology and related subjects.
- Expertise in human physiology, microbiology, or a related field.
- Experience conducting research with undergraduates.
- A vision for developing a scholarly research program at Edgewood University, and for involving undergraduates in research.
Other Qualifications:
Edgewood University, a Catholic college sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to academic excellence through diversity in its faculty, staff, and students. Candidates must demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women and racial and ethnic minorities are especially encouraged to apply. The selected candidate must actively support the mission of the College by working with faculty, staff and students to share in our core values – truth, compassion, justice, partnership, and community.
Must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States without Employer Sponsorship
First consideration will be given to application materials received by November 28, 2025.
How to Apply
Send one PDF document which includes cover letter, curriculum vitae, references, teaching philosophy (1-2 pages describing your approach to teaching undergraduates), and a research statement (1-2 page overview of your research, ideally with the possibilities for including undergraduates) with a subject line that includes the position code APRB:
Edgewood University
Human Resources – APRB
1000 Edgewood College Drive
Madison, WI 53711
E-mail: humanresources@edgewood.edu
Equal Opportunity Employer