Assistant Professor of Biology

The Pennsylvania State University; Media (Delaware County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Biology. The role focuses on delivering high-quality instruction in a student-centered environment and conducting impactful research. Candidates will teach undergraduate courses in general biology and cell biology, with opportunities to explore upper-level topics. The university values diversity and inclusion, aiming to support students from historically underrepresented groups. This position offers a chance to contribute to a vibrant academic community and engage in meaningful service activities.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required by employment start date.
• Commitment to diversity and student success.

Responsibilities

• Teach 9 credit/contact hours per week.
• Publish research in refereed journals.
• Advise students and provide career guidance.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Advising

Curriculum Development

Student Engagement

Education

Ph.D. in Biology or closely related field

Job description

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State Brandywine invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position, Assistant Professor of Biology, to begin August 2025 or January 2026 as negotiated. Teaching on site and on campus is an essential function of this position.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic person with a commitment to high-quality instruction in a student-centered environment, a sustained research program, and active service to the University. The instructor will contribute to the success of all students, with a focus on students from historically and currently underrepresented groups in higher education and STEM fields. The successful candidate will teach 9 credit/contact hours per semester with a primary focus on introductory and intermediate-level undergraduate courses in general biology and cell biology. Upper-level teaching assignments might include courses inevolutionary biology, development, genetics, physiology, practicum, biochemistry and/or microbiology, and electives in the instructor's area of expertise. Teaching assignments may include day, evening, and/or Saturday classes using traditional, hybrid, and/or on-line delivery methods. Areas of instruction and/or research may include cell or molecular biology, or closely related fields.

Responsibilities include the following:

• Teaching 9 credit/contact hours per week

• Publishing research in refereed journals

• Participating in course, curriculum, and program development

• Advising students and providing career guidance

• Participating in campus, university, and community service activities

• Supervising students in undergraduate research projects

• Participating in professional organizations

Requirements:

• Ph.D. in Biology, or closely related field, by the employment start date.

• Successful completion of standard background checks in accordance with University policies.

Application: For full consideration, applicants are required to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, and diversity statement that details how their teaching, service and/or scholarship has supported the success of students from diverse and/or underrepresented backgrounds.Applicants who have not yet had the opportunity for such experiences should note their plans for such work.Submit application as a single PDF document through the website listed below. Other information pertinent to the position may also be included. Finalists will be asked to submit a list of three references.Application review begins immediately and continues until a suitable candidate is found. Apply online at: https://hr.psu.edu/careers

Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

Campus Information: As Pennsylvania's sole land-grant institution and largest public university, Penn State is ranked as a top US public university and global institution for academic standing, specialty programs, and research that impacts the world. With an $8.5 billion total operating budget, $1 billion in annual research expenditures, and nearly 35,000 faculty and staff, Penn State enrolls 90,000 students in one University across 24 campuses and an online World Campus. Penn State Brandywine is a beautiful campus, located on 112 acres in Media, PA, 20 miles west of Philadelphia's center city. Penn State Brandywine's principal strengths are its highly diverse student population; exceptional teaching, research, and outreach; undergraduate education among the arts, sciences, and professional fields; student engagement, leadership, and success; established and emerging partnerships with business and industry, community and civic partners, and k-12 and higher education; and entrepreneurial ecosystem and economic growth.

For more information about the campus, visit https://www.brandywine.psu.edu/. For more information about Penn State University, visit: http://www.psu.edu/. Inquiries about the position should be addressed to Dr. Jennifer Nesbitt, Chief Academic Officer, Penn State Brandywine. E-mail: [e-mail]. Telephone: [phone].

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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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