Assistant Professor of Biology
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About The Position
Union College invites applications for the position of tenure-track Assistant Professor of Biology, beginning September 1, 2025. We are seeking a vertebrate physiologist who studies whole organism, non-human systems and employs laboratory and/or field-based research techniques. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to explore various representative areas of interest, including but not limited to evolution, genetics, behavior, development, metabolism, neuroethology, or mechanisms of physiological adaptation. At Union, we aim to hire an outstanding colleague with a demonstrated commitment to teaching, who can establish a successful and vibrant research program that incorporates undergraduates in a liberal arts setting. Teaching responsibilities will include a sophomore level physiology course, an upper-level offering of their choice, and contributions to the Biology core curriculum. The Department of Biological Sciences at Union College is dedicated to teaching and mentoring students both in the classroom and in our active research laboratories. The Department contributes to numerous interdisciplinary programs, including Neuroscience, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Environmental Science and Policy, Environmental Engineering, and Nanoscience. Housed in the newly constructed Integrated Science and Engineering Complex, the Department is well-equipped with NSF-funded instrumentation such as a microCT, a confocal microscope, a 3-D multi-camera motion analysis system, Illumina DNA sequencer, scanning electron microscope, greenhouse space, and substantial microscopy, tissue culture, and animal care facilities. Additionally, we have access to a continuous flow isotope mass spectrometer, elemental analyzer, and an ICPMS in Union College's Stable Isotope and Geochemistry Laboratory. The College is situated near a variety of terrestrial and aquatic habitats, including the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains, the Mohawk River, and numerous lakes, urban, and suburban areas that are conducive to field study. Union College is committed to increasing diversity and supporting a diverse environment where individuals from varied backgrounds can succeed and thrive. We expect all faculty members to contribute to a thriving, diverse, and inclusive learning community while promoting a sense of belonging among students, faculty, and staff colleagues.
