Assistant/Associate Professor of Biology The University of Mary invites applications for a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor of Biology (commensurate with qualifications and experience) to begin September 2025. Candidates with expertise in any area of biology are invited to apply, and applicants with interests in wildlife or conservation biology are especially encouraged to apply. Primary teaching responsibilities for this position will include instructing majors and non-majors biology courses and courses in the applicant's area of expertise. The ideal applicant for this position will have a leadership role in our active Wildlife Management & Conservation Biology Concentration (https://www.umary.edu/academics/pre-professional-programs/wildlife-management-conservation-biology-concentration). All applicants should understand, support, and advance the liberal arts, excel in teaching at the undergraduate level, and collaborate with current program faculty to develop a research agenda appropriate for participation by undergraduate science majors (www.umary.edu/SURVE). All faculty are expected to demonstrate a willingness to support and advance the Christian, Catholic, and Benedictine Mission and Identity of the University of Mary (see https://www.umary.edu/about/mission-identity). All faculty are expected to participate in the on-going implementation of Ex Corde Ecclesiae, the apostolic constitution on Catholic colleges and universities, and to help foster a culture of ready and earnest hospitality in the School of Arts and Sciences and throughout the university in accord with Saint Benedict's admonition that all be received as Christ. The University of Mary is a private, Christian, Catholic, Benedictine university that welcomes students of all faiths and backgrounds. Infusing Benedictine values throughout the educational experience, Mary offers distinguished, professionally-focused academic programs enlivened by the liberal arts, global and civic service, robust internships, and mentoring by respected faculty. As one of the most affordable private universities in the nation, Mary offers exceptional educational value as well as outstanding scholarship and financial aid opportunities. The University of Mary is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association. For more information on the University of Mary, please watch a short video at: https://youtu.be/Go37Hy6QrVsvi and visit www.umary.edu. To apply, please provide:a cover letter that addresses your interest in the position, and commitment to supporting the mission of the University of Mary,a curriculum vitae,a statement of teaching experience and philosophya brief statement of research interests, specifying how undergraduates might be involved in future projectsofficial or unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attendedarrange to have at least three reference letters sent to: ******** . Please mention Biology 2025 in the subject line of all email messages.Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Preference will be given to applications received before December 1, 2024. Equal Opportunity Employer