Full-Time, Tenure Track, Biology Faculty

Cottey College, a private liberal arts and sciences college for women, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in biology, starting August 2027. We seek candidates to teach an introductory course in cellular and molecular biology and Anatomy & Physiology. This position supports students majoring in Biology, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, or Exercise & Sports Science. Cottey is a teaching focused institution with a well-equipped teaching laboratory and facilities. Competitive internal funding opportunities are available for faculty professional development, summer research grants, and students doing work with leadership elements. Research is not required, but encouraged. The successful candidate will have a record of effective teaching and have doctoral degree in biology, or a closely related discipline, in hand by the start of the contract.

Cottey College, located in Nevada, Missouri, has offered young women the opportunity to learn and grow since 1884. It encompasses a diverse group of students, faculty, and staff, including first generation students, students awarded Pell Grants, students of color, international students, faculty of color, and international faculty. The successful candidate will have demonstrated favorable results in working with diverse populations. A Cottey education is guided by three threads: leadership, social responsibility, and global awareness. Cottey College helps each student excel as learners, leaders, and global citizens - providing a comprehensive and empowering experience in an intimate academic setting that transforms them to reach their highest potential.

Review of application begins upon receipt and continues until the position is filled. Send cover letter; curriculum vitae; statement of teaching philosophy; copies of transcripts, and the contact information for three references. Application materials should be submitted by email as PDF documents to Dr. Karla McCain, VPAA, Cottey College, Nevada, MO 64772. E-mail: acadaffairs@cottey.edu; Phone: 417-667-8181, ext. 2128. Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. Further information about Cottey is available at http://www.cottey.edu. Cottey College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.