Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Microbiology & Parasitology
About The Position
The Department of Biological Sciences at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (ESU) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in Microbiology & Parasitology, at the rank of Assistant Professor level, starting in August 2026. We encourage applicants with interests in any area related to Microbiology or Parasitology to apply. The successful candidate should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a commitment to teaching and mentoring diverse student populations, and a strong interest in serving students, the department, the university, and the broader community in a collegial, multidisciplinary environment. The Department of Biological Sciences offers a quality education with a breadth of courses and opportunities for students to gain laboratory and field experience. Students may earn a B.S. in Biology, Biotechnology, Environmental Studies, Marine Science, or Medical Technology. Concentrations within the B.S. in Biology include pre-professional programs, such as the Pre-Physician Assistant concentration, to prepare students for careers in the health professions and a biology secondary education program leading to teacher certification. In addition, the department offers an M.S. in Biology. Our state-of-the-art facilities include applied biotechnology labs and a cell culture lab, supporting research across fields such as genetics, molecular biology, microbiology and biotechnology. Scholarly activities are supported by both internal and external funding opportunities.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Microbiology or related field. Applicants with all but the dissertation (ABD) will be considered, provided that the doctoral degree is awarded by August 2026.
- College teaching experience is required, with a demonstrated ability to teach both lecture and lab courses in Microbiology.
- An active track record of scholarly work in the field of expertise.
Nice To Haves
- College-level teaching experience in both lecture and lab courses in Parasitology.
- A demonstrated ability to involve undergraduate or graduate students in research.
- Experience in undergraduate academic advising.
- Experience and strong dedication to working with a diverse student population.
- Ability to implement active learning techniques in teaching practices.
Responsibilities
- Teaching responsibilities will include courses in Microbiology (both lecture and lab) and Parasitology. Depending on the departmental needs, additional teaching responsibilities may include Introductory Biology I and II, Immunology, and Mechanisms of Disease. The candidate will have the opportunity to develop upper-level courses in their area of expertise. The teaching course load is 24 contact hours per academic year.
- Coordinating our Medical Technology major and Laboratory Medicine concentration in the Biology major.
- Establishing and maintaining an active research program in their expertise. This program should actively involve undergraduate and graduate students.
- Contribute to the M.S. program in biology by teaching graduate-level courses, mentoring student research, and serving on graduate student committees.
- Serve on departmental and university-wide committees.
Benefits
- Outstanding benefits package including medical from date of hire, retirement contributions, employee wellness program, and paid leave
- Family Tuition waivers: Every full-time employee will receive a full tuition waiver for all ESU courses for themselves, spouse/domestic partner, and children. Every full-time employee will receive 50% tuition waiver at all PASSHE universities for themselves, spouse/domestic partner, and children.
- Optional membership to PSECU Credit Union
- Community commitment to living by the Warrior Code: Accountable for One's Actions Positive, Honest, and Loyal Committed to Self-Growth Willing to Sacrifice for the Greater Good Respectful of the Environment and Community Dedicated to Empowering Others
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
