Assistant Professor of Biology (Tenure-Track)

Delval; Doylestown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Delaware Valley University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Biology starting in August 2027. The candidate will teach courses in anatomy and physiology, introductory biology, and contribute to strengthening the pre-professional curriculum.

The ideal candidate has a PhD in Biology with specialization in Anatomy and Physiology, and demonstrates excellence in teaching, mentoring, and scholarly activity.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biology required for the tenure-track role.
• Specialization in Anatomy and Physiology including Human Anatomy/Physiology is preferred.
• Experience teaching introductory biology at the undergraduate level is required or strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential for teaching, mentoring, and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Teach upper- and lower-level biology courses including Comparative Physiology, Human Anatomy and Human Physiology.
• Recruit and advise students; maintain regular office hours.
• Participate in department and faculty meetings; contribute to outcomes assessment and program development.
• Engage in professional development and scholarship; stay current in the field.

Skills

Undergraduate teaching

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Biology

Anatomy & Physiology specialization

Cadaver dissection experience preferred

Job description

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Assistant Professor of Biology (Tenure-Track)

10-11000-5100 Biology Faculty Full-Time 9 MOS Doylestown, PA, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 2010

About the Position:

Delaware Valley University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Biology, starting in August 2027. The Biology Department seeks dynamic candidates with expertise in anatomy and physiology to teach courses in Comparative Physiology, Human Anatomy, and Human Physiology. Delaware Valley University is committed to undergraduate education; therefore, candidates will be required to teach introductory biology courses for science majors and non-majors. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to strengthen our pre-professional curriculum by developing courses in their area of expertise.
Candidates should submit a letter of application that includes their teaching interests, any research interests that can be used to further our undergraduate experience, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, and the names and contact information for three professional references.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Reporting directly to the Chair of the Biology Department, this faculty member will:

• Teach upper-level courses in Comparative Physiology, Human Anatomy and Human Physiology
• Teach freshman biology lecture and lab
• Be adaptable to teach at various levels within the discipline
• Remain current in the field
• Recruit and advise students as needed
• Post and maintain regular office hours
• Serve on faculty committees as assigned or selected
• Participate in professional development opportunities
• Attend regularly scheduled faculty meetings, department meetings, and other required meetings
• Assist with departmental needs and development including outcomes assessment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

• Ph.D. in Biology, or related discipline
• Specialization in Anatomy and Physiology including Human Anatomy and Physiology
• Highly Preferred: Cadaver dissection experience
• Experience teaching Introductory Biology at the undergraduate level
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Commitment to undergraduate teaching and mentoring
• Commitment to ongoing faculty development and scholarship
• Evidence of successful scholarship

About the University:

Founded in 1896, DelVal is an academically rigorous interdisciplinary university dedicated to the sciences and liberal arts. Today, its more than 1,000 acres of land is a testament to the University's mission to provide a functional, hands-on learning environment for students, serving as an outdoor classroom for several fields of study. DelVal offers students a wide array of undergraduate, graduate and continuing education degree programs and is one of the few higher education institutions that requires an experiential learning component that is award-winning. DelVal has received numerous accolades including being named among the "Best in Region" by Princeton Review and U.S. News and World Report in their 2025 lists. Nestled in Bucks County, PA, known for its picturesque landscapes, DelVal is only 30 miles north of Philadelphia, and is easily accessible by regional rail located on campus.

Delaware Valley University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce.