Assistant Professor (Biology Education)

The Biology Department at Missouri State University invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor with expertise in Biology Education for Secondary Schools. We seek a dynamic scholar who combines expertise in Biology with a strong interest in teaching and advising students in science teacher preparation. Students in this area primarily pursue our Biology Pre-teacher undergraduate option combined with a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) or the Master of Science in Education (MSED). Requirements include a Ph.D. or Ed.D. in an area of biology or science education, which must be completed before the time of appointment, peer-reviewed publications, experience with secondary or college teaching or teacher training, excellent communication skills, and strong support of MSU’s commitment to student success, ethical leadership, cultural competence, and community engagement through its public affairs mission. Primary responsibilities include: a) maintain an active research program in biology education and/or another area of biology; b) teaching a combination of courses in science education (Middle School Natural Science, Internship in Teaching Secondary Science) and biology (preferred courses include Statistical Methods for Biologists, Ornithology, Biogeography) to total 9 contact hours per semester; c) advising undergraduate and graduate (Masters) students; and d) pursuit of external funding in support of research. Additional responsibilities include service to the department, college, university, and/or profession. Application materials include a cover letter that addresses the candidate’s qualifications and commitment to MSU’s public affairs mission, a CV that includes names and contact information for 3 references, separate statements for teaching and research describing experience and interests, and copies of all university transcripts (official transcripts required at time of hire), which should be submitted online at: https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/83639. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Application review begins 4 January 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Start date is 3 August 2026. Direct queries to [email protected].