Integrative Biology - Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track)

Sacred Heart University • Fairfield, CT

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About The Position

Sacred Heart University’s Department of Biology invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Integrative Biology. The position combines research across multiple levels of biological organization with undergraduate teaching and student mentorship in a collegial, collaborative department. Candidates’ research may address integrative biological questions in areas such as physiology, development, genetics, ecology, and evolution; interdisciplinary research across multiple levels of biological organization is strongly preferred. The faculty member will connect research with undergraduate learning and engage students majoring in Biology, Coastal & Marine Science, Molecular & Cellular Biology, Neuroscience, or Biomedical Science. The department emphasizes teaching excellence, student mentorship, and experiential learning.

Responsibilities include conducting research suitable for undergraduate student involvement, teaching one or more Biology core courses, developing upper-level courses in the faculty member’s area of expertise, and contributing to the department’s instructional mission while fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment. Applications must include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and teaching philosophy statement. Following an offer, the selected candidate must provide three formal letters of recommendation on professional letterhead and an official transcript reflecting the highest conferred degree. Applications are submitted through the Sacred Heart University Online Application Portal. Review begins December 1, 2026, and continues until the position is filled.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Biology or a related field in the biological sciences; candidates who are ABD will be considered.
• Commitment to supporting the intellectual and ethical development of all students.
• Value the University’s Catholic identity, tradition, and spirit.
• Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Interdisciplinary research spanning multiple levels of biological organization is strongly preferred.
• Significant teaching and postdoctoral experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research addressing integrative biological questions across multiple levels of biological organization that is suitable for undergraduate student involvement.
• Teach one or more courses in the Biology core curriculum, potentially including Concepts in Biology, Ecology & Evolution, and Genetics & Evolution.
• Develop upper-level courses in the faculty member’s area of expertise.
• Contribute positively to the department’s instructional mission.
• Foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment in which all students can thrive.
• Connect research with undergraduate learning and engage students in the faculty member’s area of expertise.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree