Assistant Prof of Molecular Genetics — Undergrad Research

Whitman College; Walla Walla (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitman College in Walla Walla, WA invites applications for a joint tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Biology and the BBMB program. The appointment emphasizes molecular genetics and includes a standard five-course teaching load with opportunities for lab and lecture instruction.

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. at the start of the appointment and will develop an undergraduate research program leveraging shared instrumentation and collaborative mentorship.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required at start of appointment.
• Expertise in molecular genetics with potential for undergraduate research.
• Experience teaching Genetics, Molecular Biology, and Intro Biology.

Responsibilities

• Teach five courses per year, including lecture and/or lab in Genetics, Molecular Biology, and Intro Biology.
• Mentor undergraduate students on senior theses and research projects.
• Develop an undergraduate-focused research program with access to shared instrumentation.
• Contribute to department governance, service, and inclusive teaching practices.

Skills

Molecular genetics

Teaching undergrad biology

Mentoring students

Research program development

Education

Ph.D. at start of appointment

Job description

Whitman College in Walla Walla, WA invites applications for a joint tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Biology and the BBMB program. The appointment emphasizes molecular genetics and includes a standard five-course teaching load with opportunities for lab and lecture instruction.

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. at the start of the appointment and will develop an undergraduate research program leveraging shared instrumentation and collaborative mentorship.