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Full Consideration Date: 11/6/2026

Job Description: The University of Northern Iowa’s Department of Biology seeks applications for an Assistant Professor of Instruction position with expertise in evolutionary biology. This is a full-time, two-year term position starting in August 2027, with the possibility of renewal. We are looking for a successful candidate who will expand and enrich the biology curriculum, contribute to undergraduate and graduate education, and participate in departmental service. Evolutionary biologists with any taxonomic specialization are encouraged to apply. For more information on the Department of Biology visit chas.uni.edu/biology.

Responsibilities: The standard teaching load is twelve total classroom/prep/lab contact hours per week. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in a general biology core course with a large lecture and lab sections; an upper-level Evolutionary Biology lecture; a discussion-based sophomore-level Evolution, Ecology and the Nature of Science course; and additional course(s) within the candidate’s area of expertise. This position will also contribute to curriculum development; employ evidence-based teaching practices; and participate in departmental, university, and professional service activities.

Education Requirements: Master’s degree in biology required.

Required Qualifications: Demonstrated success for excellence in teaching evolutionary and organismal biology required.

Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D.; at least two semesters of experience as an instructor at the college level; experience integrating research into coursework and student mentorship; courses in the candidate’s area of expertise that complement the Biology Department’s needs; and strong mentoring skills on undergraduate student research preferred.

Position Details:

Job Category: Faculty
Type of Position: Term
Service Schedule: Academic Year

For more information, please contact Ai Wen, Search Committee Chair, at ai.wen@uni.edu. Pre-employment background checks required.