Associate Professor- Department of Cell & Molecular Biology, Rowan Virtua SOM

Rowan University; Stratford (NJ); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Rowan University invites applications for an Associate Professor in the Department of Cell and Molecular Biology at Rowan-Virtua SOM. The successful candidate will lead an independent program bridging fundamental biology with disease mechanisms, collaborate across disciplines, and contribute to graduate and medical education.

The position offers salary commensurate with experience, generous start‑up funds, and a comprehensive benefits package; located on the Stratford, NJ campus with easy access

Qualifications

• PhD/MD/DO or equivalent in a relevant biomedical discipline.
• Established record of independent, productive research in cell and molecular biology or disease mechanisms.
• Peer‑reviewed publications and a strong research portfolio appropriate for Associate Professor.
• Proven history of extramural funding and ability to sustain an independent program.
• Commitment to mentorship and education of graduate, medical, or postdoctoral trainees.
• Ability to contribute to collaborative and interdisciplinary research programs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a vigorous, externally funded independent research program.
• Publish high‑impact scholarly work and mentor trainees.
• Contribute to graduate and/or medical education and participate in service.

Skills

Independent research

Mentorship

Collaboration

Grant funding

Publications

Communication

Education

PhD/MD/DO or equivalent in biomedical discipline

Job description

The Department of Cell and Molecular Biology at Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine invites applications for an Associate Professor position. We seek an accomplished investigator with an established, independent research program focused on understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms that contribute to chronic human disease pathogenesis. We especially encourage candidates whose research bridges fundamental cell and molecular biology with disease mechanisms, such as translational biology, model systems, or emerging experimental and computational approaches. The successful candidate will join a productive, collaborative department with expertise in cardiovascular disease, carcinogenesis, immunology, organelle biology, and genetics. The position is research-intensive, with limited teaching responsibilities for graduate or medical education. Salary, start-up funds, and other considerations will be commensurate with experience. Rowan also provides a comprehensive benefits package.

Rowan University

Rowan University is a comprehensive public research university with a growing portfolio of biomedical, clinical, engineering, and translational research. The University offers a distinctive interdisciplinary research environment that brings together investigators across medicine, biomedical sciences, engineering, data science, and other fields. Rowan is one of only a small number of universities in the United States with both M.D. and D.O. medical education programs, providing exceptional opportunities for collaboration across basic, translational, and clinical research.

Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine(Rowan-Virtua SOM)

Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine(Rowan-Virtua SOM) is located on the University’s Stratford, New Jersey campus, within the greater Philadelphia metropolitan region. The location provides access to a rich biomedical and academic research environment while offering convenient proximity to Philadelphia, the New Jersey shore, and New York City.

Department of Cell and Molecular Biology

Department of Cell and Molecular Biology at Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine is committed to advancing fundamental and translational research to define the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying human disease. The Department brings together investigators studying diverse aspects of cell biology, molecular biology, metabolism, organelle function, neuroscience, and disease pathogenesis. The Department is expanding its research enterprise and seeks to recruit outstanding investigators who will complement and strengthen existing areas of expertise while establishing new interdisciplinary collaborations across Rowan-Virtua SOM and Rowan University. Faculty have access to modern research facilities, advanced instrumentation, shared research resources, and opportunities for collaboration with basic scientists, physician‑scientists, clinicians, computational investigators, and engineers across the University. The Department particularly values research programs that integrate innovative experimental models and emerging technologies.

Required Qualifications

• A PhD, MD, DO or equivalent doctoral degree in a relevantbiomedical discipline.
• An established record of independent and productive research incell and molecular biology or mechanisms of disease.
• A strong record of peer-reviewed publications and scientificcontributions appropriate for appointment at the AssociateProfessor level.
• A demonstrated history of extramural research funding andevidence of the ability to sustain an externally funded researchprogram.
• Evidence of effective mentorship and a commitment to theeducation and professional development of graduate, medical, orpostdoctoral trainees.
• A demonstrated ability to contribute to collaborative andinterdisciplinary research programs.

Preferred Research Expertise

• Molecular mechanisms underlying disease.
• Metabolism, mitochondrial biology, and organellarfunction.
• Molecular virology and virus-host interactions.
• Immunology, inflammation, and immune regulation of diseaseprocesses.
• Computational biology and bioinformatics.
• Mouse or human genetics, transgenic mouse models, or othermodel organisms.
• Human induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived models.
• Three-dimensional (3D) cell culture and organoid systems.
• Organ-on-chip or other advanced human disease-modelingplatforms.

Expectations

The successful candidate will be expected to maintain a vigorous,externally funded independent research program; publish high-impactscholarly work; mentor graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, andother trainees; contribute to graduate and/or medical education;and participate in departmental, institutional, and professionalservice. The successful candidate will also be expected tocontribute to the Department’s collaborative research environmentand to develop interdisciplinary interactions across Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine and the broader Rowan Universityresearch community.

Salary

In compliance with the State of New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Act,the salary range for this position is $125,000 to $150,000.Placement into the range is determined by the candidate’squalifications, professional experience and other factors.

Benefits

For eligible employees, benefits include comprehensive NJ statehealth, dental and retirement benefits, extensive accrued timeoff/paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement for employee, spouse,and dependents attending Rowan University, Glassboro. (Tuitionreimbursement will apply to undergraduate degrees only for spouseand dependents).

For more detailed information, please visit: https://sites.rowan.edu/hr/benefits/

Notes

• All positions are contingent upon budget appropriations.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, andthe university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa forthis position.
• This faculty appointment is Tenure eligible and may be grantedupon successful completion of criteria listed in the Rowan-Virtua SOM Faculty Bylaws.
• Faculty Rank of Associate Professor is pending review andrecommendation made by the Faculty Affairs Committee.