Assistant Professor- Tenure Track - Immunology and Microbiology

Seton Hall University, New Jersey•South Orange, NJ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Seton Hall University seeks a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, specializing in Microbiology and Immunology. The position is expected to start in Fall 2027, pending final budgetary approval. The department is expanding its coursework and research in microbiology, immunology, and related fields. Lab startup funds are available, and the department offers a diverse research environment with PhD and MS programs, core facilities, and opportunities for collaboration. The successful candidate will teach 18 credits per academic year at undergraduate and graduate levels, lead a biomedical research program, establish a research laboratory involving undergraduate and graduate students, contribute to a proposed BS in Microbiology & Immunology, mentor and advise students, and participate in departmental, college, and university service. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; applications received before December 1, 2026, receive priority review.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Biological Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Immunology, Microbiology, or a closely related field.
Research focus in one or more of the following areas: immunology, microbiology, genetics, bioinformatics, or cell biology.
Demonstrated scholarly productivity, including peer-reviewed publications commensurate with career stage.
Evidence of, or clear potential for, externally funded research.
Previous college-level teaching experience.

Nice To Haves

Two years of postdoctoral research experience in immunology, microbiology, genetics, or a related biomedical discipline.
Experience teaching or developing upper-level courses relevant to health-STEM fields.
Prior success securing extramural funding as a PI or co-PI.
Experience integrating computational or bioinformatics approaches into biomedical research.

Responsibilities

Teach 18 credits per academic year at undergraduate and graduate levels, focusing on core biology courses and supporting biology majors across scientific disciplines.
Expand upper-level biology electives by introducing or teaching specialized courses such as Pathophysiology, Immunotherapeutic Design, and Metabolic Diseases.
Contribute courses to the environmental minor, such as Microbial Epidemiology, and maintain small class sizes to support student-faculty interaction and learning.
Lead high-impact biomedical research in immunology and microbiology, with potential overlap in genetics, physiology, bioinformatics, cancer, and cell biology.
Establish a Biomedical Science research laboratory where undergraduate and graduate students can participate in research projects.
Foster interdisciplinary collaborations within and beyond the department.
Support development and launch of a new BS in Microbiology & Immunology major.
Mentor, manage, and advise medical-focused biology majors in their academic and professional development.
Mentor graduate students’ research and provide undergraduate students with laboratory research opportunities and advising.
Participate in departmental, college, and university service activities.
Collaborate with colleagues to address departmental needs, support institutional initiatives, and promote a collegial work environment.