Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Molecular Biology

College of the Holy Cross • Worcester, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Biology at the College of the Holy Cross invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor or an untenured Associate Professor specializing in molecular biology to begin in August 2027. We are interested in candidates who can contribute to teaching in our introductory course (BIOL 161) that emphasizes biochemistry, cell biology and molecular genetics and can develop a new, intermediate-level molecular biology course (with lab) suitable for Biology majors that would complement our existing course offerings. The candidate will be expected to establish a productive research program that is well-suited to undergraduate participation. The research area is open, but please note that facilities for vertebrate research are extremely limited. Candidates should be committed to inclusive excellence in teaching and research, with demonstrated abilities to teach and mentor all students. Additional information about the Biology department is available at: https://www.holycross.edu/academics/programs/biology Please note that individuals with teaching or research interests in neurobiology should instead apply to the open positions in the College’s newly formed Neuroscience department.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in biology or a related field by the beginning of the appointment.
• Demonstrated excellence in scholarship and undergraduate teaching.
• Commitment to inclusive pedagogies.
• Ability to teach and mentor all students.
• Research area is open, but facilities for vertebrate research are extremely limited.
• Cover letter addressing position requirements and contribution to the College's mission.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Teaching statement (up to 3 pages) addressing teaching preparation for BIOL 161 and an intermediate-level molecular biology course, emphasizing evidence-based teaching strategies for inclusive, high-belonging classroom environments.
• Research statement (up to 3 pages) contextualizing research for a broad Biology department, providing future plans, and describing strategies for undergraduate involvement.
• Attestation that the candidate is not currently under investigation for sexual misconduct and has no substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any previous position, or a full explanation if such findings exist.

Nice To Haves

• Individuals with teaching or research interests in neurobiology should instead apply to the open positions in the College’s newly formed Neuroscience department.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to teaching in our introductory course (BIOL 161) that emphasizes biochemistry, cell biology and molecular genetics.
• Develop a new, intermediate-level molecular biology course (with lab) suitable for Biology majors that would complement our existing course offerings.
• Establish a productive research program that is well-suited to undergraduate participation.

Benefits

• Generous sabbatical and fellowship leaves for tenured faculty.
• Start-up funding to support research and professional development for new full-time tenure-track faculty.
• One-course reduction in the first year of teaching (i.e., 2-2).
• Research leave prior to tenure review for eligible faculty (full year at 80% salary or a semester at full salary).
• Full benefits.
• Support for visa or other immigration status for applicants who may require visa sponsorship (excluding H1-B petitions subject to an additional $100,000 fee).

What This Job Offers

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