Assistant Professor of Biology

Assistant Professor of Biology

Location: Moorhead, MN, US · Posted: 9/17/2026 · Reference: 248

Why Concordia? At Concordia College, faculty are part of a close-knit academic community committed to excellent teaching, meaningful student relationships, and preparing students to influence the affairs of the world. Faculty have the opportunity to engage students both in and beyond the classroom, collaborate with colleagues across disciplines, and contribute to a campus community where teaching, scholarship, service, and mentorship are valued. Located in Moorhead, Minnesota, Concordia offers the opportunity to build a rewarding academic career in a community centered on learning, purpose, and connection. About the Appointment: Concordia College invites applications from candidates with a Ph.D. in the biological sciences for a full-time, tenure-track position in the Biology Department beginning August 2027. We seek a broadly trained biologist whose expertise and teaching interests complement our undergraduate liberal arts program. The successful candidate will contribute to our introductory biology curriculum (evolution diversity, ecology), develop and teach upper-level courses in their area of expertise, and mentor undergraduate students in research and independent projects. We welcome applicants who use field-based, laboratory, computational, or integrative approaches and who are eager to collaborate across disciplines. Concordia College is dedicated to excellence in undergraduate education. The successful candidate will demonstrate potential for outstanding teaching and for developing an active research program with undergraduates. Undergraduates typically present their research at regional and national meetings and are encouraged to publish their results in professional journals. In addition to teaching and research, Biology faculty engage in departmental service and serve on department- and college-wide committees. Faculty are committed to student success and advise students formally and informally throughout the year on course selection and post-graduation career decisions. About the Department/Program: The Biology Department includes eleven full-time faculty and two support staff members committed to excellence and innovation in undergraduate education. Biology is the largest liberal arts major on campus, with approximately 50 majors graduating each year. About Concordia and the Fargo-Moorhead Community Concordia College is a private liberal arts college of approximately 2,000 undergraduate students located in Moorhead, Minnesota, part of the vibrant Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan community of approximately 250,000 people. Home to a thriving higher education community, the region offers the welcoming feel of a smaller community with the cultural, recreational, and professional opportunities of a growing metropolitan area. Fargo-Moorhead is a regional hub for education, healthcare, business, and the arts, with an active downtown, a strong entrepreneurial community, and easy access to Minnesota lakes country. Concordia's location offers faculty the opportunity to build meaningful connections both on campus and throughout a dynamic and engaged community. Learn more about Concordia College at https://www.concordiacollege.edu .