Gustavus Adolphus College
Assistant Professor (Animal Ecology or Behavior)
Gustavus Adolphus College, Saint Peter, Minnesota, United States, 56082
Overview
Assistant Professor (Animal Ecology or Behavior) Biology Description Position Details: Gustavus Adolphus College invites applications for a tenure-track position of Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology to begin August 15, 2026. Employment Type: Full-Time (1.0 FTE), Benefits-Eligible; Exempt (Salaried). How to apply: Visit https://gustavus.edu/jobs/ and complete the online application. The documents that must be uploaded include the following: Letter of application that addresses the required and preferred position qualifications Curriculum vitae A teaching statement (up to 2 pages) that includes your planned and/or ongoing approach to effectively teaching Undergraduate students, classroom experiences AND laboratory and/or field experiences, incorporating course content with liberal arts perspectives to engage students with real-world challenges A statement of a ~5-year research plan (up to 2 pages) including how you plan to mentor and engage students in meaningful research experiences at Gustavus A brief (~1 page) statement describing how your work in teaching, scholarship, service, and/or advising will enhance student engagement and inclusion in both the classroom and the lab/field, and related activities to enhance campus access and belonging Transcripts (scanned copies acceptable) The names and contact information for three professional references (at least one must address teaching experience and teaching effectiveness; please indicate the teaching reference in your letter of application). Do not ask references to submit letters of recommendation; the committee will conduct reference checks by phone. For full consideration, applications must be received by September 8, 2025. Incomplete applications will not be considered by the search committee. Salary and Benefits
Competitive starting salary range of $64,000 to $70,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience, training, certifications/licensure, market factors, departmental budgets, and responsibility. Comprehensive benefits designed to support personal and financial well-being, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance Workplace accommodations for physical or mental health concerns Access to mental health apps, on-site health services, and paid parking Paid parental leave (after one year of employment) Employer contribution to retirement savings plan (after one year of employment) Tuition scholarships for dependents; tuition benefit plan for employees and spouse Institution Information
Gustavus Adolphus College is one of the nation's leading private liberal arts colleges serving 2,000 students, where faculty help equip students to lead purposeful lives and to act on the great challenges of our time. The College aspires to be a community of persons from diverse backgrounds who respect and affirm the dignity of all people. Gustavus is located on a scenic 340-acre hill in St. Peter, Minnesota, and within a short drive to the Minneapolis/Saint Paul and Mankato metro areas. Learn more at https://gustavus.edu/provost/newfaculty/. Gustavus Adolphus College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its education or employment programs or activities. Learn more about Gustavus's campus-wide commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging: https://gustavus.edu/deib/. Department Information
The Biology Department offers diverse academic experiences to undergraduate students as part of a strong liberal arts education. Both the College and the Department are taking evidence-based actions to enhance belonging and support inclusion in classrooms and among our majors and faculty. Our majors develop breadth through a required four-course core spanning biochemistry to organismal and systems-level processes, with embedded research opportunities emphasizing quantitative analyses and scientific communication. Our graduates pursue employment, as well as graduate and professional studies in biotechnology, education, environmental, or health-related fields. Departmental faculty are active teacher-scholars who value collaborations within and between disciplines. Newly renovated science facilities include an animal care facility and confocal and scanning electron microscopes, and Gustavus has a 125-acre Arboretum on campus. Our courses are part of a college-wide liberal arts curriculum that develops an understanding of human cultures and the natural world by inquiry, analysis, and communication while promoting civic engagement and ethical actions. The department website: https://gustavus.edu/biology/.
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Assistant Professor (Animal Ecology or Behavior) Biology Description Position Details: Gustavus Adolphus College invites applications for a tenure-track position of Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology to begin August 15, 2026. Employment Type: Full-Time (1.0 FTE), Benefits-Eligible; Exempt (Salaried). How to apply: Visit https://gustavus.edu/jobs/ and complete the online application. The documents that must be uploaded include the following: Letter of application that addresses the required and preferred position qualifications Curriculum vitae A teaching statement (up to 2 pages) that includes your planned and/or ongoing approach to effectively teaching Undergraduate students, classroom experiences AND laboratory and/or field experiences, incorporating course content with liberal arts perspectives to engage students with real-world challenges A statement of a ~5-year research plan (up to 2 pages) including how you plan to mentor and engage students in meaningful research experiences at Gustavus A brief (~1 page) statement describing how your work in teaching, scholarship, service, and/or advising will enhance student engagement and inclusion in both the classroom and the lab/field, and related activities to enhance campus access and belonging Transcripts (scanned copies acceptable) The names and contact information for three professional references (at least one must address teaching experience and teaching effectiveness; please indicate the teaching reference in your letter of application). Do not ask references to submit letters of recommendation; the committee will conduct reference checks by phone. For full consideration, applications must be received by September 8, 2025. Incomplete applications will not be considered by the search committee. Salary and Benefits
Competitive starting salary range of $64,000 to $70,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience, training, certifications/licensure, market factors, departmental budgets, and responsibility. Comprehensive benefits designed to support personal and financial well-being, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance Workplace accommodations for physical or mental health concerns Access to mental health apps, on-site health services, and paid parking Paid parental leave (after one year of employment) Employer contribution to retirement savings plan (after one year of employment) Tuition scholarships for dependents; tuition benefit plan for employees and spouse Institution Information
Gustavus Adolphus College is one of the nation's leading private liberal arts colleges serving 2,000 students, where faculty help equip students to lead purposeful lives and to act on the great challenges of our time. The College aspires to be a community of persons from diverse backgrounds who respect and affirm the dignity of all people. Gustavus is located on a scenic 340-acre hill in St. Peter, Minnesota, and within a short drive to the Minneapolis/Saint Paul and Mankato metro areas. Learn more at https://gustavus.edu/provost/newfaculty/. Gustavus Adolphus College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its education or employment programs or activities. Learn more about Gustavus's campus-wide commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging: https://gustavus.edu/deib/. Department Information
The Biology Department offers diverse academic experiences to undergraduate students as part of a strong liberal arts education. Both the College and the Department are taking evidence-based actions to enhance belonging and support inclusion in classrooms and among our majors and faculty. Our majors develop breadth through a required four-course core spanning biochemistry to organismal and systems-level processes, with embedded research opportunities emphasizing quantitative analyses and scientific communication. Our graduates pursue employment, as well as graduate and professional studies in biotechnology, education, environmental, or health-related fields. Departmental faculty are active teacher-scholars who value collaborations within and between disciplines. Newly renovated science facilities include an animal care facility and confocal and scanning electron microscopes, and Gustavus has a 125-acre Arboretum on campus. Our courses are part of a college-wide liberal arts curriculum that develops an understanding of human cultures and the natural world by inquiry, analysis, and communication while promoting civic engagement and ethical actions. The department website: https://gustavus.edu/biology/.
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