Assistant Professor of Biology

Nebraska Wesleyan University invites applications for an Assistant professor of Biology with a specialization in Anatomy and Physiology position to begin in August 2025. Candidates with a Ph.D. or masters degree in Biological Sciences (or a closely-related field) are eligible to apply. This is a full-time benefit-eligible position, which includes a comprehensive package including health, vision and dental insurance benefits, retirement benefits, and undergraduate tuition remission for employee dependents. This non-tenure-track position may be renewed indefinitely, depending on performance and enrollment needs.

Nebraska Wesleyan University places high value on personal attention to students. We seek candidates who have demonstrated effectiveness in undergraduate teaching and have a commitment to creative instruction in a variety of formats, including lecture, active learning, and one-on-one interactions. Individuals in this position are expected to provide outstanding teaching, engage in professional activities, and participate in service and leadership related to the pedagogical mission of the university.

Nebraska Wesleyan University is a liberal arts university of approximately 1,600 undergraduate and graduate students in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Biology department serves over 200 majors and minors, participates in the university's integrated curriculum and supports students in departments such as nursing, health and human performance, and public health. The University's steadfast commitment to putting learning into action through internships, study abroad, service learning and collaborative research has yielded tremendous outcomes for students and alumni.

Responsibilities and opportunities:

This position is open to those with a Ph.D. or master's degree in Biological Sciences or a closely related field. This position is an excellent opportunity for an experienced educator to inspire and mentor undergraduate students pursuing careers in the health sciences, biology, and related fields. Experience teaching both lecture and lab courses related to Anatomy, Physiology and Cadaver Dissection is essential. Cadaver dissection courses will be offered to both undergraduate as well as masters of athletic training students. The successful applicant will participate in duties related to the coordination of part-time instructors in the anatomy and physiology courses, as well as have the ability to instruct both lecture and laboratory for a variety of lower- and upper-level biology courses (see the NWU Course Catalog for details). Preferred applicants will display a commitment to undergraduate experiences through innovative teaching practices, visions for global experiences, and the facilitation of undergraduate research.

How to Apply:

Please submit the following to https://nebrwesleyan.applicantpro.com/jobs/. Review of application materials will begin on immediately and will continue until a successful candidate is identified.

• A 1-2 page cover letter addressed to Dr. Cindy Marolf (Biology Position Search Chair) describing your interest in teaching at a liberal arts institution and your qualifications for such a In particular, address your experience teaching courses related to anatomy, physiology and cadaver dissection; the ways in which you may contribute to additional courses within the current biology major; your vision for engaging students in independent projects/research; and any other related areas of expertise you have that could enhance the major,
• curriculum vita,
• a statement of teaching philosophy (include a description of a typical day in a class you teach),
• telephone numbers and email addresses of three references, two of whom can address the candidate's teaching experiences.
• Candidates advancing to the next stage of the search may be asked to submit additional documentation including, but not limited to:
• evidence of excellence in teaching (examples: summary of teaching evaluations, documentation of classroom observations, etc.),
• unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts

Nebraska Wesleyan University provides equal educational and employment opportunities to qualified persons in all areas of university operation without regard to religion or creed, age, genetic information, gender identity and expression, sexual identity and orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, race, or national or ethnic origin; in compliance with state and federal laws, including but not limited to Title XII, Title IX, and the ADA. E-Verify, EOE.