Assistant Professor of Biology
About The Position
Chatham University's Science Department is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Biology to begin August 9, 2027. This 9-month faculty appointment requires a teacher-scholar with expertise in human biology, cell biology, genetics, or a related field. The role involves teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, contributing to laboratory instruction, supporting various science programs (Human Biology, Cell and Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Biomedical Studies, pre-health), maintaining a scholarly agenda, developing an undergraduate research program, advising students, and participating in departmental service and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Biology, Cell Biology, Genetics, Human Biology, Physiology, Anatomy, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Science, or a closely related field by the time of appointment.
- Demonstrated potential for effective undergraduate teaching.
- Ability to teach courses in at least one of the following areas: cell biology, genetics, anatomy, physiology, molecular biology, or related fields.
- Commitment to inclusive, student-centered teaching, advising, and mentoring.
- Ability to develop a sustainable research program involving undergraduate students.
Nice To Haves
- Experience as the instructor of record teaching biology lecture and laboratory courses.
- Ability to teach genetics, cell biology, immunology, histology, anatomy, or physiology.
- Experience mentoring undergraduate research.
- Postdoctoral or industry-equivalent experience.
- Research interests that can involve undergraduate students and complement departmental strengths.
- Experience advising pre-health students.
- Interest in interdisciplinary teaching across biology, biochemistry, neuroscience, and health science programs.
Responsibilities
- Teach an annual load of 18 credits (approximately 6 courses).
- Teach undergraduate biology courses in our human biology program, including cell biology, genetics, anatomy, physiology, molecular biology, or related areas.
- Contribute to laboratory-based instruction in biology.
- Support courses required across biology majors, biochemistry, neuroscience, and pre-health pathways.
- Maintain a productive scholarly agenda appropriate to a primarily undergraduate institution.
- Develop and maintain an active undergraduate research program.
- Advise undergraduate students in biology, pre-health, and related pathways.
- Mentor students in research, academic planning, and preparation for graduate or professional programs.
- Participate in curriculum development, assessment, advising, departmental and university service.
- Contribute to interdisciplinary collaboration within the Science Department and related health-focused programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
