Visiting Assistant Professor or Instructor of Human Physiology

The Carleton College Department of Biology invites applications for a one-trimester visiting assistant professor position to start March 31, 2025.

We seek candidates with a Master’s Degree or Ph.D. in the Biological Sciences and a strong commitment to teaching undergraduates in a liberal arts environment. Candidates without a Ph.D. will be considered at the rank of instructor. Teaching responsibilities will include a course in Human Physiology with two lab sections over the Spring 2025 10-week term (trimester). The course will primarily cater to juniors and seniors interested in the health-related fields. The successful candidate will be expected to be on campus at least three days per week. Mentoring and support will be provided by Biology Department faculty and Carleton’s distinguished Perlman Center for Teaching and Learning.

Carleton is committed to developing its faculty to better reflect the diversity of our student body and American society. Women, gender-diverse individuals, disabled individuals, and members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply, please visit the Carleton College web site at go.carleton.edu/carletonjobs to complete the online application by submitting an online application, including a letter of application, CV, and a statement about teaching students from diverse backgrounds in an undergraduate, residential liberal arts environment. After passing through an initial screening process, applicants may receive a request for the contact information for three references, including at least one who is able to specifically address teaching experience. DEADLINE: Applications will be evaluated starting Feb 1, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. Inquiries may be directed to Prof. Matt Rand, search committee chair, at mrand@carleton.edu.

Carleton is a highly selective liberal arts college with a student body of approximately 2,000. Located in the thriving two-college town of Northfield, Minnesota, it is forty-five miles from the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, in easy reach of a vibrant metropolitan area that is home to three million people and rich cultural resources. Information about Carleton, Northfield, and the Twin Cities is available at https://www.carleton.edu/faculty-candidates/.

Carleton College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, veteran status, actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, status with regard to public assistance, disability, or age in providing employment or access to its educational facilities and activities.

The expected starting salary range for this position is between $21,200 and $22,230. 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