What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Biology - Animal Physiology position at Carleton College?
The Biology Department at Carleton College seeks applicants for a tenure-track position in Animal Physiology beginning September 1, 2027. We expect to make an appointment at the Assistant Professor level. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and research with undergraduate students in a liberal arts environment. We are particularly interested in candidates who are committed to inclusive excellence in their teaching. We seek applicants who are dedicated to furthering the College’s goals of closing equity gaps and providing a safe learning environment for all students. A completed Ph.D. in biology or a related field with postdoctoral experience is preferred, but applicants who will complete their Ph.D. by June 2027 will be considered. Members of groups traditionally underrepresented in Biology are strongly encouraged to apply.
The position will involve teaching five courses per year within our trimester system, including Human Physiology and Lab, and regular contributions to Energy Flow in Biological Systems (BIOL126), which is one of our introductory courses. The successful candidate will also develop an upper-level seminar related to their areas of expertise and research strengths. All laboratory courses benefit from the support of skilled technical staff.
Biology faculty are expected to develop an active research program with Carleton undergraduates that contributes to their sub-field. The College offers support for faculty research programs, including student stipends and support for grant writing. In addition, support for all aspects of faculty work is provided by College-wide and department mentoring programs, cohort activities for new faculty, Provost's Office support, and extensive optional programming by our Perlman Center for Learning and Teaching.
Carleton is a highly selective liberal arts college with a curious and enthusiastic student body of approximately 2,000 undergraduates. We are committed to cultivating a welcoming, supportive, and diverse community, including meeting 100% of demonstrated financial need for all students. Of our domestic students, 32% identify as people of color; an additional 11% of students come from outside the United States. Located in the thriving two-college town of Northfield, Minnesota, Carleton College is forty-five miles from the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, within easy reach of a vibrant metropolitan area that is home to three million people and rich cultural resources.
The Biology Department is composed of 11 tenured and tenure-track faculty representing a variety of areas of research and teaching expertise, three senior lecturers who develop the introductory biology labs and offer courses in the department, two technical staff supporting laboratory teaching and research, and an administrative assistant. We teach an engaged group of students, with approximately 75 Biology majors graduating each year, many of whom work for the department in a variety of teaching support roles. Our department offers many opportunities for student engagement through mentored research, a weekly seminar series, and a PEER mentorship program that works closely with faculty and staff to coordinate department events and efforts toward creating a more inclusive community. Department members contribute to FOCUS, a curriculum-based cohort program for students interested in science and math who come from groups historically underrepresented in STEM fields. We are housed in Hulings Hall which is part of Carleton’s Integrated Science Center, with state-of-the-art research and teaching laboratories and equipment.
To apply, please complete the online application at go.carleton.edu/carletonjobs. Your application should include: 1) a cover letter that also speaks to courses (particularly new courses) that you could envision contributing to the current curricular offerings in the department; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a statement about teaching in an undergraduate liberal arts environment and how you would contribute to a college community that embraces a diversity of people and perspectives as one of its core values (2-4 pages); 4) a detailed description of your plans for research with undergraduate students (2-4 pages); and 5) After passing through an initial screening process, applicants may receive a request for the contact information for three references. We will contact your letter writers directly to request their electronic submissions. Additional guidance in applying for this position can be found at
https://www.carleton.edu/biology/information-for-tenure-track-applicants/. Questions about the position or the application process may be directed to biologytt.group@carleton.edu. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by September 1, 2026. For further information regarding our faculty and useful resources for prospective faculty candidates at Carleton College, please visit the Office of the Provost’s website.
Benefits
The expected starting salary range for this position is between $87,480 and $93,290. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Carleton also offers a robust suite of benefits including:
The position will involve teaching five courses per year within our trimester system, including Human Physiology and Lab, and regular contributions to Energy Flow in Biological Systems (BIOL126), which is one of our introductory courses. The successful candidate will also develop an upper-level seminar related to their areas of expertise and research strengths. All laboratory courses benefit from the support of skilled technical staff.
Biology faculty are expected to develop an active research program with Carleton undergraduates that contributes to their sub-field. The College offers support for faculty research programs, including student stipends and support for grant writing. In addition, support for all aspects of faculty work is provided by College-wide and department mentoring programs, cohort activities for new faculty, Provost's Office support, and extensive optional programming by our Perlman Center for Learning and Teaching.
Carleton is a highly selective liberal arts college with a curious and enthusiastic student body of approximately 2,000 undergraduates. We are committed to cultivating a welcoming, supportive, and diverse community, including meeting 100% of demonstrated financial need for all students. Of our domestic students, 32% identify as people of color; an additional 11% of students come from outside the United States. Located in the thriving two-college town of Northfield, Minnesota, Carleton College is forty-five miles from the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, within easy reach of a vibrant metropolitan area that is home to three million people and rich cultural resources.
The Biology Department is composed of 11 tenured and tenure-track faculty representing a variety of areas of research and teaching expertise, three senior lecturers who develop the introductory biology labs and offer courses in the department, two technical staff supporting laboratory teaching and research, and an administrative assistant. We teach an engaged group of students, with approximately 75 Biology majors graduating each year, many of whom work for the department in a variety of teaching support roles. Our department offers many opportunities for student engagement through mentored research, a weekly seminar series, and a PEER mentorship program that works closely with faculty and staff to coordinate department events and efforts toward creating a more inclusive community. Department members contribute to FOCUS, a curriculum-based cohort program for students interested in science and math who come from groups historically underrepresented in STEM fields. We are housed in Hulings Hall which is part of Carleton’s Integrated Science Center, with state-of-the-art research and teaching laboratories and equipment.
To apply, please complete the online application at go.carleton.edu/carletonjobs. Your application should include: 1) a cover letter that also speaks to courses (particularly new courses) that you could envision contributing to the current curricular offerings in the department; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a statement about teaching in an undergraduate liberal arts environment and how you would contribute to a college community that embraces a diversity of people and perspectives as one of its core values (2-4 pages); 4) a detailed description of your plans for research with undergraduate students (2-4 pages); and 5) After passing through an initial screening process, applicants may receive a request for the contact information for three references. We will contact your letter writers directly to request their electronic submissions. Additional guidance in applying for this position can be found at
https://www.carleton.edu/biology/information-for-tenure-track-applicants/. Questions about the position or the application process may be directed to biologytt.group@carleton.edu. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by September 1, 2026. For further information regarding our faculty and useful resources for prospective faculty candidates at Carleton College, please visit the Office of the Provost’s website.
Benefits
The expected starting salary range for this position is between $87,480 and $93,290. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Carleton also offers a robust suite of benefits including:
- A generous 403(b) retirement plan with a 10% employer contribution and 2% employee contribution
- Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees
Salary : $87,480 - $93,290