Faculty (Open Rank) - Biology

DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY
OPEN RANK – INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY

The University of St. Thomas (UST), a private Catholic university committed to the liberal
arts and the religious and intellectual tradition of Catholic higher education, invites
applications from outstanding candidates for a full-time (non-tenured) position in biology.

The start date for the position is August 2026.

General responsibilities:

• Teaching undergraduate, introductory biology lecture and laboratory courses for STEM
  majors.
• Developing a research program involving and suited for undergraduate student
  participation.
• Service activities as needed by the department and the university, including academic
  advising, coordination of introductory laboratory courses, and volunteering on
  committees.

Requirements:

• A Ph.D. in Biology or Biology subspecialty.
• Excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.
• A commitment to the university's mission.

Applicants must provide:

• A cover letter addressing qualifications for the position.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Philosophy of teaching.
• Research proposal.
• Three professional letters of recommendation.
• A reflective response on Ex Corde Ecclesiae.

A review of applications will begin November 1st, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. While applicants need not be Catholic, they must be able to support the University
as it seeks to be faithful to and embody the riches of the Catholic intellectual tradition.

For more information, please visit https://www.stthom.edu/Offices-and-Services/Human-Resources/Index.aqf#employment and click on Faculty Employment.

The University of St. Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.