Assistant Professor of Biology

About the role

Located in the vibrant community of Walla Walla, WA, Whitman College is home to an intellectually diverse, dynamic, and supportive community of some 500 staff and faculty serving roughly 1,500 students from the local region and across the globe. With exceptional students, accomplished faculty and staff, and engaged alumni, Whitman College continues to build on its national reputation for academic excellence as one of the top undergraduate, liberal arts colleges in the country. The Department of Biology seeks applicants for a tenure-track position beginning August 2027, with expertise in ecology, at the rank of assistant professor. The college is committed to fostering an inclusive learning community that values diverse identities, experiences, and perspectives. Review of applications will begin September 15th, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Teach a standard annual load of five courses, which may include lecture and/or lab courses in ecology, non-majors environmental biology (and/or other courses contributing to general education requirements), introductory biology, and mentorship of students preparing senior theses.
• Offer research opportunities of interest to students in Biology.
• Engage in field courses and collaborate closely with the interdisciplinary Environmental Studies program.
• Participate in faculty governance, mentorship, or other service activities aligned with interests and talents.
• Contribute to an inclusive learning environment that advances equity and inclusion.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in ecology (or closely related field) to be held at the start of the position.
• Expertise in ecology.

Qualifications

Candidates should demonstrate potential to sustain an active scholarly or creative research agenda and to participate in faculty governance, mentorship, or service in ways that fit their interests and talents.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision insurances
• Basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, and long term disability insurances (with option to elect additional voluntary coverage)
• 403(b) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan with matching contribution after eligibility requirements are met
• Tuition remission for dependent children after eligibility requirements
• Employee tuition waiver for two Whitman courses per semester
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous pre-tenure sabbatical program and professional development support for both research and teaching
• Relocation stipend for moving expenses based on distance of relocation

Pay

Salary range: $71,000 – $78,000 per year.