Assistant Professor in Biology Ecology

Saint Martin’s University in Lacey, Washington, is a Catholic, Benedictine liberal arts institution rooted in the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, which upholds the continuity of faith and reason, the dignity of every person, and the lifelong pursuit of truth. Guided by the Hallmarks of Benedictine Education and core themes of Faith, Reason, Service, and Community, we cultivate a welcoming and hospitable community where faculty and staff of all backgrounds are invited to share their gifts in service of our students and mission. At the heart of that mission is a ministry of education in the liberal arts, forming students to grow as whole persons, pursue wisdom, and contribute to the common good. We seek colleagues who wish to join this mission in partnership with the monks of Saint Martin’s Abbey: educating with care, accompanying students on their journey, and working together for personal and communal transformation. For a deeper understanding of Saint Martin’s University, review the “Who We Are” information on our career home page.

Assistant Professor in Biology Ecology

Compensation: $59,222; 9-month contract paid over 12 months, benefits eligible

Closing date: Open Until Filled
Position title: Assistant Professor in Biology
Job Type:       Tenure-Track

Saint Martin’s University, a private Catholic, Benedictine university located in Western Washington, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in biology at the assistant professor level to begin August 2026. A Ph.D. in Biology or a related field is required, and teaching experience is highly desirable. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience teaching ecology-related courses. Applicants must have a strong commitment to undergraduate education and the ability to teach courses across all levels of an undergraduate biology curriculum. 

Biology courses taught will include General Biology, Senior Research, and courses in the candidate’s area of expertise. The successful candidate will be expected to establish a research program involving undergraduates and will be expected to advise students; perform departmental and university-wide service; and participate in ongoing curriculum development.  

The successful candidate will also be expected to teach in the University’s Core Curriculum and occasionally in the First Year Seminar program. The teaching load for this position is 24 semester credit hours per year, with a reduced load in the first and fourth years.

Faculty members are expected to support the Catholic, Benedictine liberal arts mission of the university. Candidates must have valid documentation permitting them to work in the US from the date on which the appointment at Saint Martin’s takes effect. The position is subject to final budgetary approval.

To apply, please submit a letter of interest, current C.V., unofficial or official copies of graduate and undergraduate transcripts, a one- to two-page statement of teaching philosophy, a one- to two-page statement summarizing your proposed undergraduate research projects, and 3 letters of recommendation in your application with your application materials. If the recommenders would like to keep their letters confidential they can email them to Arwyn Smalley. 

Review of applications will begin January 15, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Questions and inquiries can be directed to Dr. Arwyn Smalley by email at: alsmalley@stmartin.edu or by telephone at (360) 688-2670. Saint Martin’s University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans.