Assistant Professor of Biology
Company: Baldwin Wallace University
Location: Berea
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description The Department of Biology and
Geology at Baldwin Wallace University announces a tenure-track
faculty position to begin August 2026. The Department seeks an
individual with experience in teaching, mentoring, and research
with a diverse undergraduate student body. A Ph.D. in biology or a
related discipline is required. Successful candidates will teach
botany, introductory-level major classes (cell and molecular), and
specialized courses in their area of expertise, with a preference
for a physiological aspect of plants. Candidates are expected to
develop and conduct laboratory experiences with undergraduates,
participate in curriculum development and assessment, professional
development activities, university and departmental service, as
well as faculty governance. Founded in 1845, Baldwin Wallace
University is an independent, coeducational comprehensive
institution in the liberal arts tradition and is located 15 miles
southwest of downtown Cleveland and just minutes from Cleveland
Hopkins International Airport. Baldwin Wallace enrolls
approximately 2,515 undergraduate students and 400 graduate
students. The University offers a competitive benefits package,
which may include funding for professional travel, summer grant
opportunities, and tuition benefits for immediate family. The
search committee will commence reviewing applications on December 1
and will continue until the position is filled. Electronic
applications are required. An application can be submitted at the
HR Employment & Careers web page at https://www.bw.edu/employment.
Candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vita, a
statement of teaching philosophy, a statement of research interests
that can be integrated at the undergraduate level, evidence of
effective teaching, and contact information for three references.
Unofficial transcripts and a representative selection of syllabi
from courses taught, if available, should be included. These
documents must be uploaded as a single file at the time of
application. Baldwin Wallace University is an EEO employer and
educator. At BW, we support and encourage diversity in a variety of
forms. We value and appreciate inclusive excellence in the
classroom, within extracurricular activities, and as we engage our
community partners. Learn more at Diversity Affairs –
https://www.bw.edu/about/diversity/.
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