Assistant Professor of Biology
About The Position
Transylvania University (www.transy.edu), a top-tier, independent, residential liberal arts college in Lexington, Kentucky, invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Biology. This is a tenure-track position, teaching in-person classes and labs, beginning August 27, 2026. Transylvania University recognizes that a diverse and inclusive community is essential to the fulfillment of our mission as a liberal arts institution. To that end, we seek to attract a diverse faculty skilled in the scholarship of teaching, research, and student mentorship from a variety of backgrounds. Candidates are encouraged, in their cover letter, to identify their strengths and experiences in creating an inclusive academic community. We seek a Neurobiologist or Developmental Biologist whose specialty complements existing faculty expertise. The teaching load consists of two classes with laboratory sections per regular term and a single class during the May term, which offers additional opportunities for travel courses, team-taught courses, and other more experimental classroom endeavors. Courses to be taught include (1) upper-level Developmental and Molecular Genetics courses, (2) introductory Cells and Molecules course, and (3) upper-level biology electives in their specialty. Occasional contributions to First-Year programming and service as an academic adviser are also expected. Other responsibilities include academic scholarship/professional activity, preferably involving undergraduate students, and service to the university through various committee appointments. The university also has an excellent faculty development program that competitively funds faculty (and student) scholarly research and artistic projects. We are looking for applicants who are passionate about attracting, teaching, and mentoring undergraduates in the sciences.
Requirements
- A PhD is required by the start date.
- The candidate must demonstrate a commitment to continuing their research along with a commitment to teaching, interdisciplinary dialogue, and working collaboratively with other faculty and with students both within the Biology Program and across disciplines within a liberal arts environment.
Responsibilities
- Teach two classes with laboratory sections per regular term and a single class during the May term.
- Teach upper-level Developmental and Molecular Genetics courses.
- Teach introductory Cells and Molecules course.
- Teach upper-level biology electives in their specialty.
- Contribute to First-Year programming.
- Serve as an academic adviser.
- Academic scholarship/professional activity, preferably involving undergraduate students.
- Service to the university through various committee appointments.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
