Job description
Cottey College, a private liberal arts and sciences college for women, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in biology, starting August 2026. We seek candidates to teach Anatomy and Physiology, introductory biology, and additional course(s) in organismal biology. The department has a well-funded and maintained teaching laboratory and facilities for a college of its size. Competitive internal funding opportunities are available for summer research grants, faculty professional development, and students doing work with leadership elements. The successful candidate will have a record of effective teaching, active scholarship, and have doctoral degree in biology or a closely related discipline hand in 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.
How to apply
Review of application begins upon receipt and continues until the position is filled. Send cover letter; curriculum vitae; statement of teaching philosophy, including philosophy of teaching a diverse student body; copies of transcripts, and the contact information for three references. Application materials should be submitted by email as Word or PDF documents to Dr. Karla McCain, VPAA, Cottey College, Nevada, MO 64772. E-mail: [email protected]; Phone: 417-667-8181, ext. 2128. Further information about Cottey is available at http://www.cottey.edu. Cottey College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
