Assistant Professor of Biology (Microbiology)

College of William & Mary; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

William & Mary in Williamsburg, VA invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Microbiology, starting August 2027. The appointee will develop an externally funded research program and teach microbiology courses for biology majors, including sophomore-level labs and an advanced course.

The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in microbiology or related field, postdoctoral experience, and the ability to mentor students while contributing to the university's teaching and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in microbiology or related field by Aug 10, 2027.
• 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline.
• Postdoctoral experience.
• Ability to develop a vibrant, externally funded research program involving undergraduate and graduate students.
• Ability to conduct research within BSL-2 laboratory environments.
• Teaching sophomore-level microbiology with labs for Biology majors and another advanced course in the candidate's area, twice per semester.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a vibrant externally funded research program.
• Teach sophomore-level microbiology with labs and an advanced course.
• Provide service to the university and mentor students.

Skills

Postdoctoral experience

Funded research program development

BSL-2 lab proficiency

Teaching advanced microbiology courses

Education

Ph.D. in microbiology or related field

18 graduate credit hours in the discipline

Job description

The Department of Biology at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia, seeks applications for a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level in Microbiology, beginning August 10, 2027. We are interested in individuals with research and teaching expertise in microbiology with emphasis in microbial applications to biotechnology and/or biomedical sciences. Duties include research, teaching, and service to the University. The applicant is expected to establish and maintain a vibrant externally funded research program that inspires both a highly motivated undergraduate and graduate student body. Applicants should ensure that their proposed research program is well suited to a research environment in which undergraduate students serve as the primary research assistants and laboratory activities are conducted in facilities with biosafety containment levels not exceeding BSL-2. Teaching expectation is a sophomore-level microbiology course with laboratories, designed for Biology majors and appropriate for students preparing for graduate or professional schools, and another advanced course in the candidate's area of expertise. Teaching expectation is 2 courses per semester.

Required Qualifications:

• Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in microbiology or a related field at the time appointment begins (August 10, 2027).
• Applicants must have completed 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline in which they will teach.
• Postdoctoral experience.
• Successful applicants must possess the skills to teach compelling courses in microbiology and other lecture and seminar-style courses.
• Ability to develop a vibrant, externally funded research program involving undergraduate and graduate students.
• Ability to conduct research within BSL-2 laboratory environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in teaching and mentoring successful undergraduate and graduate research is preferred.
• Evidence of scholarly achievement or demonstrated potential as a scholar.

Applicants are encouraged to reflect on teaching and mentoring practices that advance academic excellence and success of all learners/scholars in microbiology in any of the aforementioned required documents.

Information on the degree programs in the Department of Biology may be found at https://www.wm.edu/as/biology.