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Georgia Gwinnett College
Oct 03, 2026
Full time
Biology: Assistant Professor - Fall 2027
Georgia Gwinnett College Lawrenceville, GA
Biology: Assistant Professor - Fall 2027 About Us Since our founding in 2005, Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) has been dedicated to providing an exceptional educational experience to our students. At GGC, we believe that our students' success is our success, and we are committed to creating a culture that supports and uplifts them throughout their academic journey. As a member of our faculty or staff, you will become part of a dedicated and passionate community of educators and professionals. Together, we work towards a common goal of empowering our students to achieve their full potential, both academically and personally. We take pride in our student body, which represents a multitude of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Whether you are involved in teaching or providing essential services, your contribution will make a significant impact on the lives of our students and the broader community. In addition to our commitment to student success, we also...
Seattle University
Sep 27, 2026
Full time
Assistant Professor, Biology
Seattle University Seattle, WA
Assistant Professor, Biology Full Time JR100535 Position Description The Biology Department at Seattle University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position with expertise in neurobiology, beginning in August 2027. This appointment supports the launch of an interdisciplinary undergraduate Neuroscience major spanning multiple departments and colleges across the University. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching both introductory and advanced courses within our undergraduate biology curriculum; developing new courses for the Neuroscience program; providing service to the program, department, college and university; and establishing an active, extramurally funded research program that engages undergraduates in neurobiology (e.g., cellular/molecular neuroscience, systems or circuit neuroscience, developmental neurobiology, behavioral neuroscience, computational neuroscience, or comparative approaches). Minimum qualifications...
University of Pennsylvania
Sep 22, 2026
Full time Part time / Adjunct
Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Biology
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Biology Location: Leidy Laboratories, 3740 Hamilton Walk, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Open Date: Sep 21, 2026 Deadline: The University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Biology . We seek individuals working broadly in cell biology, and/or physiology whose research addresses the development and function of organisms. Areas of particular interest include, but are not limited to, the cellular basis of physiological function, cellular responses to environmental stresses, and the cell biology of organisms in natural or human-altered settings. We are especially interested in candidates whose work connects cellular mechanism and physiology to organismal development, function and, more broadly, to ecological or evolutionary processes. The search is open to individuals working in any experimental system. We are a collaborative and interactive community of faculty and...
University of Toronto, Cell & Systems Biology Department
Sep 22, 2026
Full time
Assistant Professor - Systems Neuorphysiology
University of Toronto, Cell & Systems Biology Department Toronto, ON, Canada
  The Department of Cell & Systems Biology in the Faculty of Arts & Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in Systems Neurophysiology . The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027. Responsibilities The successful candidate will be expected to pursue innovative and independent research, and to establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program. In addition, the successful candidate will be assigned a teaching and service load.    Hiring Salary Range The expected salary range is $125,000-175,000 CAD per annum, depending on experience. Negotiations beyond this salary range will be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates.   About Us The Department of Cell & Systems Biology (CSB) at the University of Toronto is a vibrant and highly collaborative scientific...
Georgia College & State University
Sep 17, 2026
Full time
Assistant Professor of Aquatic Biology GCSU 2027
Georgia College & State University Milledgeville, GA
Assistant Professor of Aquatic Biology GCSU 2027 Job ID: 303391 Location: Georgia College & State Univ Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: Regular About Us   Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, more than 30 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional...
James Madison University
Sep 16, 2026
Full time
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, Developmental Biology
James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, Developmental Biology Working Title: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, Developmental Biology State Role Title: N/A Position Type: Instructional / Teaching Faculty Position Status: Full-Time FLSA Status: Exempt: Not Eligible for Overtime College/Division: College of Science and Mathematics Department: 100006 - Biology Department Pay Band: Pay Rate: Commensurate with Experience Specify Range or Amount: Is this a JMU only position? No Is this a grant-funded position? No Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No Beginning Review Date: 10/2/2026 About JMU: Mission We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives. Vision To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world. Who We Are Situated in the heart of Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of...
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Sep 14, 2026
Full time
UMass - Assistant Professor of Biochemistry - Neuroscience
University of Massachusetts Amherst Amherst, MA
  The Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position in Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience. We are seeking talented applicants qualified for an assistant professor position. Under exceptional circumstances, highly qualified candidates at other ranks may receive consideration. The successful candidate will also be a part of the Institute for Applied Life Sciences (IALS), which has a primary goal of developing translational research programs, fostering interactions with industry, and training of an applied life sciences workforce.   Essential Functions We seek candidates with expertise in the molecular and cellular mechanisms of brain development, aging, and neurological disorders. We are especially interested in candidates who use molecular, biochemical, genetic, and cellular approaches applied to specific models and/or systems to investigate the...
James Madison University
Sep 11, 2026
Full time
Cellular and Molecular Genetics Assistant Professor
James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA
Cellular and Molecular Genetics Assistant Professor Working Title: Cellular and Molecular Genetics Assistant Professor State Role Title: N/A Position Type: Instructional / Teaching Faculty Position Status: Full-Time FLSA Status: Exempt: Not Eligible for Overtime College/Division: College of Science and Mathematics Department: 100006 - Biology Department Pay Band: N/A Pay Rate: Commensurate with Experience Specify Range or Amount: Is this a JMU only position? No Is this a grant-funded position? No Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No Beginning Review Date: 10/10/2026 About JMU: Mission We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives. Vision To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world. Who We Are Situated in the heart of Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg...
University of Guelph, Animal Biosciences Department
Sep 04, 2026
Full time
Assistant Professor in Equine Biosciences
$110,000 - $130,000 yearly
University of Guelph, Animal Biosciences Department University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Position Title / Rank: Assistant Professor in Equine Biosciences Department: Animal Biosciences  Req # 2789   Position Description: The Animal Biosciences department at the University of Guelph invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level. The Assistant Professor in Equine Biosciences has a distribution of effort of 50% Teaching, 30% Research, and 20% Service.  The successful candidate will be expected to make significant contributions to the academic and professional community through within the Department, College, University, and equine industry and will help shape the future of Equine Science at the University of Guelph. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate established engagement with the Canadian or international equine industry through applied research, extension, coaching, competition, welfare organizations, breed associations, or other professional activities. This position is a...
University of Tampa
Sep 03, 2026
Full time
Assistant Professor (Biochemistry)
University of Tampa Tampa, FL
Assistant Professor (Biochemistry) R0010962 Tampa If you are a current University of Tampa student, please search for and apply to student jobs here via Workday. Job applications for current students will not be considered if submitted through the external career center. Position Details The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry in the College of Natural and Health Sciences at The University of Tampa invites applications for a tenure-track position in Biochemistry at the Assistant Professor level starting in August 2027. The successful candidate will join the department's 31 faculty and staff members. The ideal candidate will possess a Ph.D. in biochemistry or related field; postdoctoral research and prior teaching experience are preferred. The ideal candidate will strengthen our ASBMB-accredited biochemistry program and will be expected to demonstrate a dedication to the education of undergraduate students by teaching lower- and upper-level courses within...
University of Puget Sound
Aug 21, 2026
Full time
Assistant Professor - Biology
University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA
University of Puget Sound Assistant Professor - Biology Job ID: 8929 Location: Biology Full/Part Time: Regular/Tempoary:   Faculty Posting Details   Appointment: Department of Biology, full-time tenure-line Assistant Professor position; begins Fall 2027. Responsibilities: The Department of Biology at the University of Puget Sound, a predominantly undergraduate liberal arts college in Tacoma, Washington, seeks to recruit a tenure-line Assistant Professor in integrative organismal biology. We seek an animal-focused biologist whose teaching and research address how organisms develop, function, and/or evolve. We are particularly interested in candidates whose expertise would support an upper-level course with laboratory in evolutionary biology, animal physiology, developmental biology, or related integrative field.  The successful candidate will teach Evolution and the Diversity of Life (BIOL 112) and an upper-level...
Princeton University, Molecular Biology Department
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
Assistant Professor of Molecular Biology
Princeton University, Molecular Biology Department Princeton, NJ
The Molecular Biology Department at Princeton University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. We are seeking a colleague who will build a world-class research program in Molecular Biology, broadly defined. The applicant would join a vibrant community of researchers who study fundamental life processes in model organisms, including the disciplines of biochemistry, biophysics, structural biology, cell biology, computational biology, development, cancer, genetics and genomics, immunology, microbiology, and virology. We are especially interested in attracting colleagues who will create a climate that embraces excellence, with a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring that will enhance the work of the department and that will attract and retain a diverse student body.  
Yale University, School of Medicine
Jul 31, 2026
Full time
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Faculty Position(s) - The Department of Microbial Pathogenesis
$125,000 - $140,000 yearly
Yale University, School of Medicine New Haven, CT
  The Department of Microbial Pathogenesis ( http://medicine.yale.edu/micropath ) seeks candidates for tenure-track Assistant Professor faculty position(s) investigating the pathogenesis of viral, parasitic, fungal, or bacterial infections, fundamental molecular and cellular mechanisms of pathogens, and the role of microbes in health and disease. The department values a broad range of approaches in microbial pathogenesis, including cell biology, imaging, structural biology, metabolism, genetics, and computational biology. The department is home to Yale’s Graduate Program in Microbiology, has a vibrant community of trainees, and prizes collaboration and mentorship at all levels. New faculty will join a significant expansion of the department and have access to cutting-edge resources and excellent lab space. The target start date is July 1, 2027. We will host an informational webinar/Q&A session by Zoom on August 18, 2026 at 12 Noon EST....
Prairie View A&M University
Jul 23, 2026
Full time
Assistant Professor Biology ( Histology, Microbiology or Environmental Biology)
Prairie View A&M University Prairie View, TX
Prairie View A&M University Assistant Professor Biology ( Histology, Microbiology or Environmental Biology) Job Title Assistant Professor Biology ( Histology, Microbiology or Environmental Biology) Agency Prairie View A&M University Department Department Of Biology Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Prairie View, Texas Job Type Faculty Job Description Important Immigration information: A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee. In addition, on January 27, 2026,...
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Jul 07, 2026
Full time
Assistant Professor Biology & Biotechnology
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA
JOB TITLE Assistant Professor | Biology & Biotechnology LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Biology & Biotechnology DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Department of Biology and Biotechnology at Worcester Polytechnic Institute invites applications for a full-time tenure track position. The appointment will be at any rank, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027. JOB DESCRIPTION We seek an outstanding biologist who will enhance and complement the Department's strengths in cell and molecular biology, microbiology, genomics, bioinformatics, and neuroscience. We are particularly interested in candidates who integrate computational, quantitative, and/or AI-driven approaches with experimentally grounded biological research programs. Competitive applicants will leverage cutting-edge methods in machine learning, systems biology, genomics, imaging, modeling, and/or bioinformatics to address fundamental questions...
Northeast Ohio Medical University
Jul 01, 2026
Full time
Ignite Scholar, Research Assistant Professor
Northeast Ohio Medical University Rootstown, OH
Ignite Scholar, Research Assistant Professor Position Type: Faculty Department: Biomedical Sciences Full or Part Time: Full Time Pay Grade: 2 Summary: The Ignite Scholar role is ideal for talented biomedical researchers who have recently completed their doctoral degree and seek a mentored pathway toward a tenure track faculty position. The program has two tracks, (1) research and (2) graduate education in biomedical science and innovation. The research track is designed to provide a platform for building a robust research program with minimal initial teaching responsibilities. The successful candidate will work closely with a senior mentor at NEOMED to develop an independent research career. Fields of study include: neuroscience and hearing research, cardiovascular or cancer biology, tissue regeneration and repair, motor control, health services research, or bioinformatics. After successful completion of the two-to-three-year program, including meeting...
Manhattanville University
Mar 30, 2026
Full time
Clinical Assistant Professor, Biology
Manhattanville University Harrison, NY
Clinical Assistant Professor, Biology Applications are due Friday, February 27, 2026. Job Title: Clinical Assistant Professor, Biology Department: School of Arts and Sciences Reports to: Dean, School of Arts and Sciences Effective Date: 8/1/2026 # of Direct Reports: 0 # of People Supported: 0 Job Description: Manhattanville University invites applications for a full-time Clinical Assistant Professor of Biology in the School of Arts and Sciences. This position carries a teaching load of 30 credits per academic year and focuses on instruction in Anatomy and Physiology I and II for Health Sciences students. The successful candidate will join a collaborative and interdisciplinary faculty committed to excellence in teaching and student engagement. Supervisory Responsibilities: None Duties/Responsibilities: Teach undergraduate courses in Anatomy and Physiology I and II, as well as other Biology courses as needed. Develop and update...
Drake University, Department of Biology
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
QU - Drake United College: Assistant Professor of Practice in Biology (Teaching in China)
Drake University, Department of Biology Qingdao, Shandong, China
QU-Drake United College, a unique joint degree program between Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa and Qingdao University in Qingdao, China invites applicants for a faculty position to start Spring of 2027. The QU-Drake United College is a collaborative initiative between Drake University and Qingdao University that allows undergraduate students to earn both a Qingdao University Degree and a Drake University Degree through a jointly developed curriculum taught in Qingdao. The dual degree programs, offered in Biology and Data Analytics, enable students to complete four years of full-time study in Qingdao University. Students take six credits of ESL/Public Speaking over two semesters. Qingdao University is located in Shandong, an eastern Chinese province on the Yellow Sea. Qingdao is a vibrant coastal city with a population of over 7 million, known for its temperate climate, rich history, and popularity as a travel destination. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate...
University of Tampa
Oct 04, 2026
Full time
Assistant Teaching Professor, Health Sciences And Human Performance (Anatomy & Physiology)
University of Tampa Tampa, FL
Assistant Teaching Professor, Health Sciences And Human Performance (Anatomy & Physiology) R0011129 Tampa If you are a current University of Tampa student, please search for and apply to student jobs here via Workday. Job applications for current students will not be considered if submitted through the external career center. Position Details The Department of Health Sciences and Human Performance within the College of Natural and Health Sciences at The University of Tampa invites applications for a non-tenure-track, full-time position at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor, beginning in August 2027. This position will have teaching and service requirements. Primary teaching responsibilities will be in Human Anatomy and Physiology. Each candidate will be expected to teach 27 contact hours per academic year. Opportunities for summer teaching may be available. This is a non-tenure track position with opportunities for promotion. Teaching: The...
Kansas City University
Sep 17, 2026
Full time
Assistant/Associate Professor of Physiology
Kansas City University Joplin, MO
Assistant/Associate Professor of Physiology R-0002986 Joplin Campus Job Type: Faculty Job Description: Kansas City University seeks an Assistant/ Associate Professor as full-time biomedical sciences faculty to teach physiology for the Joplin campus programs, including the College of Dental Medicine and the new Master of Health Science in Anesthesiologist Assistant program in the College of Health Professions. The incumbent will be responsible for contributing to the development of the biomedical sciences teaching and implementing it through interactive pedagogy designed for the adult learner. The Colleges' educational program integrates topics of foundational biological sciences with systems-based, clinically-focused case studies. Within your application materials, please include the three following documents: CV/Resume Letter of interest (cover letter) Summary of your teaching philosophy If you have issues attaching these during the...
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