The Department of Natural Sciences at Morningside University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Environmental Biology to begin in August 10, 2026.

We are looking for a candidate who is committed to 1) teaching excellence in a highly student-centered environment, 2) developing a research program engaging undergraduate students, and 3) providing service to the college. The successful candidate will teach Environmental Issues, Principles of Sustainability and other courses in candidate’s area of specialty. Preference will be given to candidates with the ability to teach courses in environmental, wildlife, and/or conservation biology. Candidates with a PhD in Biology or a closely related field are preferred, ABD will be considered. The teaching load is 24 credits per year, including a May Term every three years.

Morningside is a private university located in Sioux City, Iowa, that serves over 2,000 students from almost all 50 states and more than 30 countries. It was established in 1894 by The United Methodist Church, an affiliation it continues to maintain, and Chad Benson serves as its Interim President. The main campus comprises 69 acres nestled in a serene, park-like setting in the heart of Iowa’s fourth largest city. Lags Farm and Sioux Gateway Airport are both nearby extensions of the campus that serve the School of Agriculture and Aviation.

Morningside’s largest undergraduate programs are education, nursing, and business, and the Sharon Walker School of Education, Nylen School of Nursing and School of Business all offer well-established online post-baccalaureate and graduate program options for nontraditional and graduate students. A strong commitment to experiential learning has enabled Morningside University to maintain a remarkable 99% job and graduate school placement rate for its undergraduate graduates over the past decade.

Morningside University is home to the Mustangs Athletic Department, which fields 28 varsity sports and is a proud member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC). Residential undergraduate students may also enjoy more than 50 student-led clubs and organizations or choose to get involved with the School of Visual and Performing Arts regardless of their major.

Learn more about Morningside University at morningside.edu

Review of applications will begin after October 20^th, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. Successful completion of a background check and education verification are required. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, religion, creed, race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, national origin, or other characteristics protected by state and federal law. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact the Director of Human Resources at welp@morningside.edu.

Apply on-line by submitting an email to facultysearch@morningside.edu and entering ‘Biology Search’ in the subject line. Please attach a PDF or Microsoft Word files of the following documents:

• A cover letter
• Current curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• A brief statement of research interests
• The names and contact information of three professional references

If you have any questions about the position, please don’t hesitate to contact Dr. Anni Moore, Department Head for Natural Sciences and the search committee chair at moorea@morningside.edu.