Assistant Professor of Biology

Biology

Type: Full-Time, Contract
Posted: November 5, 2025
Category: Biology

Founded in 1833,
Stephens College is the second-oldest women’s college in the United States
, renowned for its innovative, experiential, and career-focused education. Located in Columbia, Missouri
, Stephens fosters a vibrant academic community that empowers students to lead, innovate, and excel across disciplines.

The college also offers flexible, co-educational master’s degrees and professional certificates and is home to the Conservatory for the Performing Arts
. Columbia—ranked among the best college towns in America
—offers a thriving arts scene, strong community spirit, and convenient access to both Kansas City and St. Louis
.

Stephens College invites applications for a permanent, full-time, non-tenure track faculty position in Biology within the School of Health Sciences
.

The successful candidate will design and teach innovative, student-centered biology courses for biology, health science, and nursing majors in two or more of the following areas:

• Introductory Biology
• Cell and Molecular Biology
• Evolution and Ecology
• Conservation and Environmental Science

Preference will be given to candidates who:

• Engage undergraduate students in research activities.
• Have experience mentoring student research projects.
• Demonstrate a commitment to experiential learning
  .

The new faculty member will have opportunities to contribute to expanding research and collaboration initiatives, including the Women in STEM Research (WiSR) Program
. The area of research specialization is open.

• Develop and teach undergraduate courses in Biology.
• Advise undergraduate students academically.
• Establish and maintain an undergraduate research program
  .
• Participate in departmental and college service activities.
• Contribute to curriculum and program development within the School of Health Sciences.

• Ph.D. in Biology, Animal Science, or a closely related field.
• College or university teaching experience.
• Demonstrated record of research accomplishments suitable for undergraduate collaboration.
• Strong commitment to inclusive, engaging, and innovative teaching practices.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• Postdoctoral research experience.
• Experience mentoring undergraduate research students.
• Experience providing academic advising to undergraduate students.

Stephens College is an Equal Opportunity Employer
. The College recruits and employs qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status
.

• Health insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Retirement Annuity
• Faculty/Staff Grants
• Tuition waivers for employees

Become part of an innovative community of thinkers, doers, and dreamers
—where faculty and students collaborate to advance science, foster creativity, and empower women in STEM.