Biology Faculty

Job Overview

Clarke is a Catholic University rooted in the liberal arts and sciences tradition with professional programs. We provide an outstanding education for caring and responsible participation in a global world. At Clarke University, we look for individuals who will embrace our values of education, charity, justice, and freedom. We offer meaningful work, a safe and friendly work environment, and a competitive benefits package.

The university seeks to fill one full-time tenure track faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor of Biology, beginning August 2025. A successful candidate will teach Ecology, Evolution and Diversity for first-year  and undergraduate courses such as Animal Behavior, Environmental Biology, and Evolution for upper-level students. The opportunity to teach an upper-level course in the candidate’s area of expertise may exist. Additional responsibilities include professional activities such as research in the candidate’s area of expertise or professional development in instructional delivery/design, as well as advising students, preparing and assessing curriculum, recruiting and retaining students, and serving on university committees. Opportunities for research with undergraduate students may exist. The position requires a doctorate in ecology, zoology, or a related biological science. Candidates who are ABD will be considered.

This faculty position will join the five full-time faculty in the biology program which is housed in the Science and Mathematics department. The department has twelve full-time faculty members as well as two lab managers who offer a supportive environment for academic and professional development.

To apply, please upload the following documents online at http://clarke.applicantpool.com: letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, unofficial transcripts from the highest graduate degree earned, and three (3) professional reference letters. In addition, confidential reference letters may be emailed to HRLetters@clarke.edu. Review of candidates will begin on November 15, 2024. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.

Clarke University is committed to fostering a welcoming campus community that celebrates each person's unique contributions and promotes an inclusive learning environment. Accordingly, Clarke University does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

Founded by the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Clarke University has long served the people of Iowa, the Midwest, and beyond by providing an exceptional education to its students and service to its community. Students and employees at Clarke comprise a close-knit community of dedicated individuals. As a family community, Dubuque residents enjoy an outstanding quality of life with the dual advantages of small town living and the cultural amenities of an urban area.