Job Description

About the Position



Wesleyan College invites applications for a full time, Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Biology starting August 2025. Qualifications include a Ph.D. in the biological sciences, excellent communication skills, and a history of strong commitment to undergraduate instruction and research. The successful candidate will join our vibrant Natural Science and Mathematics Division, teaching courses that support the Biology major with particular emphasis on:



• Physiology
• Human Anatomy and Physiology
• Genetics
• Introductory biology courses

We seek candidates who employ innovative teaching methods, embrace interdisciplinary connections, and demonstrate a passion for undergraduate research mentorship.



Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Biological Sciences (ABD candidates will be considered)
• Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching
• Strong commitment to undergraduate research
• Experience working with diverse student populations
• Excellent communication skills


About Wesleyan College


Wesleyan College(https://www.wesleyancollege.edu/about/quick-facts.cfm), a four-year national liberal arts college for women founded in 1836, is a leader and innovator in women’s education. The first college in the world chartered to grant degrees to women, Wesleyan’s academically challenging, inclusive environment helps prepare women to live purposeful and connected lives. Our student body and commitment to liberal arts creates an academically challenging environment that prepares women to live purposeful and connected lives.



The state-of-the-art Munroe Science Center(https://www.wesleyancollege.edu/about/campus/academicbuildings.cfm) provides exception research and teaching spaces, including a dedicated laboratory for the successful candidate's research program. Located in Macon, Georgia, just 70 miles south of Atlanta, Wesleyan serves women and gender minorities in a vibrant, supportive community. is an outstanding facility that provides modern research and teaching spaces; a dedicated laboratory for the successful candidate’s research is available. Located in Macon, a thriving community 70 miles south of Atlanta, Georgia, Wesleyan is a women’s college that also serves gender minorities.


To apply for the position, please upload (1) a cover letter, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a statement of teaching philosophy, and (4) the names of three professional references. Applicants who would enrich the diversity of the campus are strongly encouraged to apply. Review of applications will begin immediately and may continue until the position is filled. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Faculty rank and time towards tenure are negotiable for exceptional candidates.


Wesleyan College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College supports equal employment opportunities for all persons without regard to race, color, creed, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, gender, national origin, status as a war veteran, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.


Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States; individuals will be required to provide proof of identity and eligibility for employment in the United States upon acceptance of an employment offer. In addition, employment is contingent upon successfully passing a criminal background check and substance screening. Wesleyan College is a certified drug-free workplace employer.

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