Assistant Professor - Biology

The College of New Jersey • Ewing, NJ

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About The Position

The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) invites applications for a 10-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Cell and Molecular Biology to join our community starting in August 2026. We welcome applicants who are broadly trained in cell and molecular biology. We seek to hire a colleague who will build a productive research program incorporating cell and/or molecular biology and involving undergraduates and who will be passionate about teaching at a primarily undergraduate, residential, liberal arts-centered institution. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research involves eukaryotic systems. Research interests could include, but are not limited to, cell physiology, biochemistry, developmental biology, immunology, molecular genetics, neurobiology, plant biology, structural biology, and more. Our new colleague will join an active department of faculty deeply engaged in research programs ranging from microbes to ecosystems who make use of state-of-the-art tools and techniques while publishing with undergraduate collaborators. The successful candidate will teach Cell Biology and Biochemistry, a 200 level core course in our program that was recently redesigned with support from an HHMI Inclusive Excellence grant awarded to the TCNJ School of Science. Teaching responsibilities also include an upper-level course of the candidate's design in their area of expertise; note that all areas of biological inquiry will be considered, but particular value will be placed on courses that complement or build upon the existing curriculum. Candidates should be committed to inclusive excellence in higher education demonstrated through, for example, culturally responsive pedagogy and equity-minded student engagement.

Requirements

• PhD in Cell and/or Molecular Biology, or a closely related field (ABDs considered if degree completed before start date).
• Record of peer-reviewed publication(s) in area of expertise.
• Evidence or promise of excellence in undergraduate teaching and mentoring.
• Articulate a vision for a productive research program that includes undergraduates.
• Demonstrate ability to communicate science effectively in oral and written formats.
• Demonstrate cultural competency and ability to foster inclusive learning environments.

Nice To Haves

• Post-doctoral research experience.
• Use of eukaryotic system(s) in scholarly research.
• Classroom and laboratory teaching experience, preferably with undergraduates.

Responsibilities

• Build a productive research program incorporating cell and/or molecular biology involving undergraduates.
• Teach Cell Biology and Biochemistry, a 200 level core course.
• Design and teach an upper-level course in the candidate's area of expertise.
• Serve as academic advisors and have service responsibilities within the department, school, and college.
• Seek external funding consistent with the mission of teaching and research.

Benefits

• Start-up package for research.
• Dedicated research space.
• Access to state-of-the-art tools and techniques.
• Support for seeking external funding.
• Progressive faculty workload model.
• Generous internal grant and sabbatical programs.
• Professional travel support.
• Engaging professional development programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree