2025-2026 Biology Department, Assistant Professor
The Department of Biology at Lafayette College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning fall 2026. We seek applicants who are broadly trained in ecology, particularly those whose research examines broad levels of biological organization, such as population, community, or ecosystem ecology. Candidates whose research explores diverse fields of disease ecology, ecotoxicology, molecular ecology, computational ecology, or other emerging subdisciplines are also encouraged to apply. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in a relevant field and plans for an active research program that includes undergraduates in their research. Research experience beyond graduate work is preferred. Experience teaching undergraduates is a plus. The department especially welcomes applications from candidates who will contribute to Lafayette’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The candidate will be expected to teach courses in Ecology and be able to contribute to our introductory general biology course sequences, in particular Biology 111: Unity & Diversity in Biology. Candidates will also be expected to teach other courses in their area of expertise. The teaching load is 2/2 in the first year, and 3/2 thereafter. The Department of Biology expects all of its members to maintain active, productive, sustained programs of scholarship that involve undergraduate students. We offer competitive start-up funds and space for research in a new and well-equipped biology building. More information about the department is available at http://biology.lafayette.edu.
Applications should be submitted to https://apply.interfolio.com/170373. Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, a statement of scholarly interests, and be prepared to submit three confidential letters of recommendation upon request to the Interfolio site, addressed to Mike Butler, Department Head of Biology. Within the submitted materials, candidates should address how their teaching, scholarship, and/or service will support Lafayette’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as articulated in the College’s diversity statement: Belonging at Lafayette · Lafayette College. Review of applications will begin September 22, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.
Located within 70 miles of New York City and Philadelphia, Lafayette College is a highly selective undergraduate liberal arts and engineering institution with significant resources to support faculty members in their teaching and scholarship. Lafayette College is committed to creating a diverse community, one that is inclusive and responsive, and is supportive of its faculty, students, and staff. All members of the College community share a responsibility for creating, maintaining, and developing a learning environment in which difference is valued, equity is sought, and inclusiveness is practiced. Lafayette welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds.
2025-2026 Biology Department, Visiting Assistant Professor (THIS SEARCH IS CLOSED)
The Department of Biology at Lafayette College invites applications for a one-year visiting assistant professor position in Biology for the academic year 2025-2026. We seek candidates with a strong commitment to high quality undergraduate education to teach several courses, including Biology 111 (the first of our introductory series, focusing on evolution, physiology, and ecology), Biology 231 (Ecology; lecture and lab), plus other courses related to the candidate’s expertise that fit within the department’s curricular needs. Expertise in ecology is required, and all areas within that field will be considered. This is a full-time appointment with a 3/3 teaching load, and there are no research commitments and no dedicated lab space associated with this position. A Ph.D. in Biology, or related field, is required; however, ABD candidates with a firm completion date by July 2025 will also be considered. We especially welcome applicants who can contribute to Lafayette’s commitment to greater diversity and inclusion.
Candidates should upload a CV and teaching statement to http://apply.interfolio.com/162707. Three letters of recommendation and a sample syllabus will be required from finalists. Review of applications will begin March 3rd, 2025, and can continue until the position is filled. In your cover letter, please address how your teaching might support Lafayette’s commitment to diversity and inclusion articulated in the College’s diversity statement.
Inquiries may be sent to Mike Butler, Chair of the Search Committee, at butlermw@lafayette.edu.
About Lafayette College:
Located within 70 miles of New York and Philadelphia, Lafayette College is a highly selective undergraduate liberal arts and engineering institution with significant resources to support faculty members in their teaching and scholarship. Lafayette College is committed to creating a diverse community, one that is inclusive and responsive, and is supportive of its faculty, students, and staff. All members of the College community share a responsibility for creating, maintaining, and developing a learning environment in which difference is valued, equity is sought, and inclusiveness is practiced. All Lafayette operations reflect the College’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion (DEAI) initiatives, and Lafayette welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds.