Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Microbiome Science (Biology Department)
About The Position
The Department of Biology at Temple University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Microbiome Science, beginning July 1, 2027. The successful candidate will be an outstanding scholar and teacher who contributes to the department’s mission of academic excellence, innovative research, and inclusive education. The position involves conducting and publishing scholarly research, seeking external funding, teaching undergraduate and/or graduate Biology courses, mentoring and advising students from different backgrounds, and contributing to departmental, college, and university service. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Biology or a related field and have research expertise in microbiome science, along with demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and scholarship and a commitment to inclusive, accessible learning spaces. Preferred areas and experience include microbial ecology and/or host–microbe interactions, combining experimental, theoretical, and/or computational approaches, collaborative and interdisciplinary work, and inclusive teaching and mentoring. The Department of Biology is one of Temple University’s largest departments. Its research spans biological systems from molecules to biomes and includes Molecular and Cellular Biology, Evolutionary Genomics and Computational Biology, and Ecology and Biodiversity. The department offers undergraduate degree programs and Ph.D. programs in Biology and Bioinformatics, and serves a diverse student body. Temple University is a Carnegie R1 urban public research university located in North Philadelphia. The university emphasizes community engagement and a welcoming academic environment in which diversity of experiences and perspectives is valued. Applications should be submitted as a single PDF by email to [email protected] by December 1, 2026, for full consideration. The search will remain open until the position is filled.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Biology or a related field.
- Research expertise in microbiome science.
- Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and scholarship.
- Commitment to creating inclusive, accessible spaces for all students.
Nice To Haves
- Research emphasis in microbial ecology and/or host–microbe interactions.
- Candidates who merge experiments, theory, and/or computational approaches.
- Evidence of collaborative and interdisciplinary work.
- Experience teaching and mentoring students from different backgrounds in an inclusive setting.
Responsibilities
- Conduct scholarly research and publish in peer-reviewed venues.
- Seek external funding to support research activities.
- Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Biology, including courses in areas of expertise.
- Mentor and advise students from different backgrounds.
- Contribute to departmental, college, and university service.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
