Assistant Professor of Biology – Immunology (tenure-track)

Colby College; Waterville (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Colby College is looking for an Assistant Professor in Immunology to start in Fall 2025. The successful candidate will teach courses, establish a research program, and contribute to undergraduate education, with a focus on fostering an inclusive environment. Collaboration opportunities exist with local laboratories and a startup package is provided.

Benefits

Attractive startup package

Qualifications

• Ph.D. with emphasis in molecular, cellular, or developmental biology, genetics, or biochemistry.
• Experience in mentoring undergraduates required.

Responsibilities

• Teach 4.5 courses per year, including Immunology and Advanced Immunology.
• Establish an active research program with undergraduate supervision.

Skills

Demonstrated expertise in immunology

Research program development

Teaching experience

Education

Ph.D. in biological sciences

Job description

The Department of Biology at Colby College is seeking an immunologist to fill an open, tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor, to begin Fall 2025. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in the biological sciences with emphasis in molecular, cellular or developmental biology, genetics or biochemistry. We are seeking a candidate with demonstrated expertise in immunology, with a research program that addresses questions of fundamental immunology or biomedical applications.

The successful candidate will teach 4.5 courses per year, with laboratories and discussion-based seminar classes constituting a portion of that load. The teaching responsibilities will include BI225 Immunology and BI335 Advanced Immunology, additional courses in the candidate’s area of expertise, and rotation in our introductory course BI163 The Cellular Basis of Life. A commitment to undergraduate education is expected, and teaching experience is desirable. We are especially interested in candidates who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the campus community through their work.

The successful candidate is expected to establish an active research program that includes supervision and mentoring of undergraduates. Our facilities are well-suited for work with non-mammalian model organisms and cell culture. Active affiliations with the Jackson Laboratory, Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory, and Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences provide potential for collaborative research opportunities. An attractive startup package is available.

Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three referees, graduate transcripts, and a personal statement describing research interests, teaching philosophy and inclusive pedagogy, to Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/150531. Candidates are invited to include an optional statement in their cover letter describing how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected their career trajectory. Applications received by September 20, 2024, will receive full consideration.

Colby is a private, coeducational liberal arts college that admits students and makes personneldecisions on the basis of the individual’s qualifications to contribute to Colby’s educationalobjectives and institutional needs. The principle of not discriminating on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, caste, national or ethnic origin, marital status, genetic information, political beliefs, veteran or military status, parental status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, physical or mental disability unrelated to the job or course of study requirements is consistent with the mission of a liberal arts college and the law.

For more information about the College, please visit our website: www.colby.ed