Assistant Professor, Biology

School Of Social Work At Monmouth University; West Long Branch (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Biology at a leading university is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor starting Fall 2025. The ideal candidate will support program needs in molecular cell physiology, with teaching interests in various biology subdisciplines. This is an in-person position on campus, emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusion in academic practices and research.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Biology or ABD status with completion expected by start date.
• Training or experience in cellular or molecular biology.
• Commitment to undergraduate teaching and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Teach 9 credits per semester, maintain disciplinary currency.
• Engage undergraduate students in research and seek external funding.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Doctoral degree in Biology or a closely related field

Job description

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Candidates must apply on-line and upload the following:

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Professional References (Contact Information)
• Diversity Statement
• Statement/Philosophy of Scholarship
• Statement/Philosophy of Teaching

The Diversity Statement should describe your past efforts and future plans to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in your position at Monmouth University. Your statement should demonstrate an understanding of the barriers facing women, people of color, students and community members with disabilities, LBGTQIA+, and other members of groups underrepresented and/or marginalized in higher education/STEM careers, along with understanding Monmouth University’s mission to meet the educational needs of our diverse student population. We recognize that some faculty candidates may not have substantial past activities in this domain. In such cases, we recommend focusing on your future plans.

Requisition Number

Requisition Number F773P

Job Position Title

Department

Department Biology

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Grade

Grade None

Union

Union FAMCO

Status

Status Full-time

Total Number of Authorized Work Hours per Week

Total Number of Authorized Work Weeks per Year

Total Number of Authorized Work Weeks per Year 44

Advertised Rate of Pay

Advertised Rate of Pay Discussed during interview

Position Summary

The Department of Biology invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning Fall 2025. Exceptional candidates who could support our program in molecular cell physiology are encouraged to apply, though areas of particular teaching interest include anatomy and physiology and a course(s) in another subdiscipline of biology, which could include advanced physiology, genetics, genomics and bioinformatics, developmental biology, or introductory biology courses. Research interests are sought which would expand Departmental opportunities for undergraduates in a cell/molecular biology discipline. Research utilizing model systems that can be easily maintained in an undergraduate setting are preferred.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but priority will be given to applications received by February 14, 2025.

Monmouth University’s Department of Biology offers undergraduate degrees in Biology, Biology with a concentration in Molecular Cell Physiology, Biology with Secondary Education endorsement, and Marine & Environmental Biology and Policy.

This is an in-person on campus, non-remote position.

For additional information about the department, please visit: Department of Biology website

Monmouth University values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Candidates must apply on-line and upload the following:

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Professional References (Contact Information)
• Diversity Statement
• Statement/Philosophy of Scholarship
• Statement/Philosophy of Teaching

The Diversity Statement should describe your past efforts and future plans to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in your position at Monmouth University. Your statement should demonstrate an understanding of the barriers facing women, people of color, students and community members with disabilities, LBGTQIA+, and other members of groups underrepresented and/or marginalized in higher education/ STEM careers, along with understanding Monmouth University’s mission to meet the educational needs of our diverse student population. We recognize that some faculty candidates may not have substantial past activities in this domain. In such cases, we recommend focusing on your future plans.

Required Skills or Software

Required Skills or Software Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills

Required Years of Experience

Required Degree, Licenses or Certifications

Required Degree, Licenses or Certifications Doctoral degree, ABD candidates may be considered with degree completion expected by date of employment

Other Requirements

• Earned doctorate in Biology or a closely related field or ABD status with evidence that degree will be completed before the expected start date.
• Training or experience in cellular or molecular biology.
• Commitment to teaching courses at the undergraduate level, mentoring and advising students, and maintaining an active research program engaging undergraduate students.
• Willingness and ability to seek external funding to support the research program.
• Ability to serve on committees at the department, school, and university levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Post-doctoral experience/research.
• Evidence of past teaching effectiveness.

Posting Date

Posting Date 04/04/2025

Closing Date

Job Duties

Job Duties

Duty

• Teach 9 credits per semester (12 credits with a 3 credit course load reduction for scholarship)
• Maintain disciplinary currency

Regular or Occasional

Regular or Occasional Regular

Duty

Other duties as assigned.

Regular or Occasional

Regular or Occasional Occasional

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have an earned doctorate in Biology or a closely related field or ABD status with evidence that the degree will be completed before the expected start date?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have training or experience in cellular or molecular biology?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Have you demonstrated a commitment to teaching courses at the undergraduate level, mentoring and advising students, and maintaining an active research program that engages undergraduate students?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you willing and able to seek external funding to support the research program?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you able to serve on committees at the department, school, and university levels?
  • Yes
  • No
• Where did you hear about this job opening?

  (Open Ended Question)