Assistant Professor of Biology (Two Tenure-Track Positions)
Haverford College·Haverford, PA
- Type
- Full-time
Haverford College seeks two tenure-track Assistant Professors of Biology.
The Department of Biology at Haverford College invites
applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in Biochemistry or Cell Biology, beginning July 1, 2027 (or possibility of
July 1 2028 if preferred by the successful candidate).
We seek outstanding teacher-scholars whose research and teaching complement
the department's strengths in the molecular and cellular life sciences. Candidates should demonstrate expertise in Biochemistry or Cell
Biology, with a preference for research programs that contribute to areas such as human health, biomolecular structure and function,
metabolism, cell cycle regulation, cellular signaling, cancer biology, immunology, systems biology, computational biology, or related
fields.
The successful candidates will join a collaborative department with strong connections to the Biochemistry & Biophysics
Concentration, Neuroscience Program, Chemistry Department, and other programs across the College.
To learn more about the Biology
Department at Haverford, please see here: https://www.haverford.edu/biology
For more
information about Haverford and this position, please see here: https://www.haverford.edu/provost/ava
ilable-positions/tenure-track-search-biology-two-positions
Responsibilities
Successful candidates will be
expected to:
- Establish and maintain an active and vibrant externally funded and recognized research program that provides
meaningful, intellectually engaging, and sustained research opportunities for undergraduate students. - Mentor undergraduate students
in independent research, senior thesis projects, and summer research experiences. - Teach across the Biology curriculum, including
BIOL H100: Introduction to the Biological Sciences; BIOL H200: Evolution, Genetics, and Genomics and/or BIOL H201: Biochemistry and Cell
Physiology; advanced laboratory courses; and upper-level courses in their area of expertise. - Participate in departmental advising,
curriculum development, and shared governance. - Contribute to interdisciplinary teaching and scholarship and other services across
the College. - Foster an inclusive learning environment that supports the success of students from diverse backgrounds.
Required qualifications include:
- Ph.D. in Biology or a closely related field, plus a
minimum of two years postdoctoral research training by hire date. - Evidence of scholarly productivity and the potential to develop
an innovative, sustainable research program involving undergraduate researchers. - Demonstrated commitment to excellence in
undergraduate teaching or strong evidence of teaching potential. - Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Research that complements departmental strengths in Biochemistry or Cell Biology with a
preference for subdisciplines in human health, biomolecular structure and function, metabolism, cell cycle regulation, cellular signaling,
cancer biology, immunology, systems biology, computational biology, or related fields. - Experience mentoring undergraduate
researchers. - Potential to secure external funding appropriate for a liberal arts institution.
- Interest in
interdisciplinary collaborations across departments and programs.
Applicants must
submit the following via Interfolio (https://apply.interfolio.com/190353):
- Cover
letter - Curriculum vitae
- Research statement describing future plans and the involvement of undergraduate students (three
pages maximum) - Teaching statement (two pages maximum)
- Statement describing past or planned contributions to fostering an
inclusive educational environment (one page maximum) - Representative publications or preprints (up to three)
- Applicants
should arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be submitted directly by the recommenders via Interfolio.
Questions about the position
or application process should be directed to: hc-biologysearch@haverford.edu. For technical questions, please contact Interfolio directly at 1-877-997-8807 or help@interfolio.com.
Haverford College strives to maintain an equitable,
accessible, and welcoming environment where staff, faculty and students of all backgrounds, perspectives, abilities, and experience can
work, learn, and thrive. Haverford College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion,
gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other identity or
characteristic protected by law. Haverford College recognizes that we live and work on Lenape land.