The Carleton College Department of Biology invites applications for a part-time (0.58-time) one-year visiting assistant professor position, with the possibility of renewal, to start September 1, 2026. We seek candidates with a Ph.D. (completed by the start date of employment) in microbiology or a related field, and a strong commitment to teaching undergraduates in a liberal arts environment. Candidates who have substantially completed a Ph.D. may also be considered, at the rank of instructor. The position includes teaching the equivalent of 3.5 courses, distributed across three 10-week academic terms. Teaching responsibilities will include a course in Microbiology with two lab sections, and lab sections in our introductory biology sequence. Mentoring and support will be provided by Biology Department faculty and Carleton’s distinguished Perlman Center for Teaching and Learning. 

Carleton is committed to developing its faculty to better reflect the breadth of our student body and American society. Members of underrepresented groups at Carleton are strongly encouraged to apply. 

To apply, please visit the Carleton College web site at go.carleton.edu/carletonjobs to complete the online application by submitting a cover letter, CV, and a statement about teaching students from a variety of backgrounds in an undergraduate, residential liberal arts environment. After passing through an initial screening process, applicants may receive a request for the contact information for three references, including at least one who is able to specifically address teaching experience. The deadline for receipt of applications is July 1st, 2026. For inquiries, please contact Rika Anderson, Associate Chair of the Department of Biology, at randerson@carleton.edu.

Carleton is a highly selective liberal arts college with a student body of approximately 2,000. Located in the thriving two-college town of Northfield, Minnesota, it is forty-five miles from the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, in easy reach of a vibrant metropolitan area that is home to three million people and rich cultural resources. Information about Carleton, Northfield, and the Twin Cities is available at https://www.carleton.edu/faculty-candidates/.

Carleton College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, veteran status, actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, status with regard to public assistance, disability, or age in providing employment or access to its educational facilities and activities.

The expected starting salary range for this position is between $43,050 to $45,903. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Carleton also offers a robust suite of benefits including:

• A generous 403(b) retirement plan with a 10% employer contribution and 2% employee contribution
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees

About Carleton College

Founded in 1866, Carleton College is a private, coeducational liberal arts college of roughly 2,000 students located in the historic river town of Northfield, Minnesota. Nationally recognized as the nation’s top college for undergraduate teaching, Carleton is known for its academic rigor, intellectual curiosity, and sense of humor. Carleton offers 33 majors and 38 minors in the arts, humanities, natural sciences, mathematics, and social sciences.

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