Assistant Professor of Biology - Tenure Track
About The Position
The Biology Department of Rockhurst University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Biology position. This is a full-time, 9-month position to begin in Fall 2027. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching primarily a combination of lecture and laboratory courses in General Biology, maintaining an active discipline-based research program, and participating in departmental and university service. As Kansas City’s Jesuit university, Rockhurst University exemplifies all that Jesuit education has to offer, an academic tradition that dates back nearly 500 years. The highest caliber of academia, leadership, and service to others is the foundation in which we build a transformative experience for students. The beautiful 55-acre campus is centrally located in a thriving metropolis with a diverse population of more than 2 million people. Kansas City has been ranked among the top 50 best places to live in the United States. The Jesuit tradition engages students in integrating knowledge, critical analysis, and personal reflection that prepares students to be compassionate, just, and globally aware leaders in a diverse and ever-changing world. Rockhurst is a comprehensive university offering more than 50 undergraduate and graduate programs taught by nationally recognized faculty.
Requirements
- PhD in Biology or related field
Responsibilities
- Teaching primarily a combination of lecture and laboratory courses in General Biology
- Maintaining an active discipline-based research program
- Participating in departmental and university service
Benefits
- full benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
