The School of Biological and Environmental Studies at Millikin University invites applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor position in Biology to commence on August 1, 2025.
A Ph.D. in Biology or a related discipline conferred before August 2025 is required for a tenure-track position. While candidates in all areas of expertise will be considered, those that overlap areas related to ecotoxicology, anatomy or physiology, or microbiology are preferred. Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching is required. This position carries a full-time teaching load of 12 credit hours per semester. Expected courses for this position include anatomy and physiology for Biology, Nursing, and Athletic Training majors, an advanced course in the candidate’s area of specialty, and non-major courses that meet the university natural science with a lab general education requirement within the faculty’s expertise. There are also opportunities to develop travel courses should applicants be interested in such course delivery methods. The successful applicant must maintain a program of active scholarship and supervise research projects by undergraduate students. Other duties include advising students and university service. Availability to instruct in-person at Millikin University’s Decatur, Illinois, campus is required.
Millikin University is a private, comprehensive institution serving approximately 1600 undergraduate, graduate, full-time and part-time students who study in four colleges/schools: Arts and Sciences, Business, Fine Arts and Professional Studies. Situated on an attractive seventy-acre campus in Decatur, Illinois (population of 70,000), Millikin is located 180 miles southwest of Chicago, 150 miles west of Indianapolis, and 120 miles northeast of St. Louis. A Millikin education is characterized by performance learning - a unique approach to learning that builds the confidence to succeed before and after graduation https://www.millikin.edu/performance. Students apply their learning to experiences both in Decatur and around the world.
Millikin’s School of Biological and Environmental Studies offers majors in Biology with focuses in Secondary Education, Life Science Studies, Pre-Professional Studies, and Biomedical Engineering. The School has approximately 100 students majoring across our offerings. Additionally, the School houses the Environmental Studies major, an interdisciplinary major with focuses in natural resources and policy. Faculty in our School teach many courses in support of the University's general education and Honors programs. Information about the School, including descriptions of courses offered, can be found at the website:https://millikin.edu/college-arts-sciences/school-biological-environmental-studies
Review of applications will begin January 6, 2025, and will close once the position is filled. To apply, please submit the following materials to www.millikin.edu/employment:
- Letter of interest
- Curriculum vita
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- Description of an undergraduate research program
- Diversity statement
- Contact information for three professional references
Any questions about this position can be directed to Dr. Jennifer Schroeder at jrschroeder@millikin.edu. Employment and first day of work is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Millikin University is an equal opportunity employer. Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Millikin University is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive. Millikin offers a competitive salary and full benefits package.