Job description
The Department of Biology invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in BIOLOGY beginning fall 2026. Assistant Professor (Ph.D.) preferred; Associate Professor possible. We seek a biologist whose teaching and research address topics in neurobiology. The area of specialty within neurobiology is open and we will consider candidates’ ability to add depth or distinctiveness to our curriculum.
Grinnell College is a highly selective undergraduate liberal arts college with a strong tradition of social responsibility.
An offer for this position will be contingent on successful completion of a background check.
Grinnell College is committed to establishing and maintaining a safe and nondiscriminatory educational environment for all College community members. It is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in matters of admission, employment, and housing, and in access to and participation in its education programs, services, and activities. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, creed, or any other protected class. For further information about Grinnell College, see our website at http://www.grinnell.edu.
How to apply
In letters of application, candidates should discuss their potential to contribute to a college community that maintains a diversity of people and perspectives as one of its core values. Please visit our application website at https://jobs.grinnell.edu to find more details about the job and submit applications online. Candidates will need to upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcripts (copies are acceptable), statements describing teaching interests and a research program that can involve undergraduates, and provide email addresses for three references. Questions about this search should be directed to the search chair, Josh Sandquist, at [email protected] or 641-269-4254. Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.
