The Department of Biology at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in Biology at the assistant professor rank to begin September 1, 2026.   A ecologist/botanist is sought with a background that enables teaching Introduction to Biology I & II, Ecology, Field Botany, and Conservation Biology to support the Biology and Environmental Studies majors.  An ability to develop additional electives in the individual's area of expertise and support student research is preferred. The Biology Department is housed in a modern science building with a greenhouse, and the selected candidate would be expected to help oversee and advise on the greenhouse space.

Required Qualifications

• Earned doctorate from an accredited institution of higher education by the start date for the position
• Specialty in Ecology/Botany, with an interest in teaching Introduction to Biology I & II, Ecology, Conservation Biology, Field Botany, and electives based on their expertise
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship in a small liberal arts college environment
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse student and faculty groups
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Intent to conduct research at MCLA with undergraduate students.

Preferred qualifications

• Teaching experience at the undergraduate or community college level
• Experience with education at a small liberal arts college

This is a full-time, benefitted position within the MSCA union. Salary for this position is $65,000-$75,000. Position starts on 9/1/2026.

Until further notice, in response to the Presidential proclamation, issued on September 19, 2025, imposing a significant fee on the entry of individuals with new H-1B visas, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. Should you need to request a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email Brenda Stokes, Executive Director of Human Resources. 

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is deeply committed to fostering a community of excellence, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We provide equal access to educational, co-curricular and employment opportunities for all applicants, students, and employees regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital or parental status, veteran status, or membership in any other legally protected class. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any educational program or activity that they operate, which extends to admission and employment.  

Inquiries about Title IX, Equal Opportunity, or ADA/504 and other non-discrimination policies may be directed to MCLA's Interim Title IX and Equal Opportunity Coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary of the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, or both. 

Lucas Morrill

Interim Title IX and EO Coordinator 

375 Church Street, North Adams, MA 01247 

Telephone: (413) 662-5103

Titleix@mcla.edu 

U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights  

33 Arch Street, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02119-1424  

Telephone: (617) 289-0111; FAX: (617) 289-0150; TDD (877) 521-2172  

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