Biology Assistant Professor | Tenure Track Fall 2027

SRU; Slippery Rock (Butler County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Slippery Rock University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology beginning August 2027. The faculty member will teach Microbiology and Introductory Majors Biology, and also courses for biology majors and general education as needed, with potential additional courses in area of specialization.

Candidates should demonstrate excellence in teaching in a Liberal Arts setting and establish an active undergraduate research program that mentors students,

Qualifications

• PhD in Biology or related field completed by July 1, 2027.
• Evidence of professional competence and ability to work with students and colleagues.
• Commitment to education of diverse populations.
• Successful performance in an on-campus interview including teaching and a research presentation.

Responsibilities

• Teach Microbiology and Introductory Majors Biology courses; also teach introductory/advanced biology major and general education courses as needed.
• Engage in ongoing scholarly growth, build an undergraduate research program, mentor students.

Skills

Microbiology expertise

Undergraduate teaching

Mentoring undergraduates

Collaboration

Education

PhD in Biology or related field

Tools

Confocal microscopy

SEM

Job description

Biology Assistant Professor | Tenure Track Fall 2027 | I02589

Slippery Rock University

Slippery Rock, PA

Type: Full-Time

Application Due: Open Until Filled

Category: Biology

Posting Number: I02589

Work Schedule

Teaching schedule for the 2027-2028 academic year has not as yet been created though the faculty member will have a 24 hour teaching schedule.

Position Summary

Slippery Rock University invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology beginning August 2027.

The faculty member's primary teaching responsibilities will include various Microbiology and Introductory Majors Biology courses. This individual will also be required to teach introductory and advanced biology major courses, and non-major courses for our general education program, as needed. Additional teaching responsibilities may include courses in an area of specialization.

Candidates must exhibit a commitment to excellence in teaching in a Liberal Arts setting, establishment of a productive research program in the candidate's area of expertise that will involve undergraduates, and membership/contribution to department, college, and university committees.

Faculty in the department are expected to engage in ongoing scholarly growth and professional development and to build a strong undergraduate research program that involves actively mentoring students.

Slippery Rock University and the Department of Biology offer strong institutional support for teaching and research. The university has many resources for student and faculty scholarship and for teaching microbiology, including a BSL2 facility, a wide range of microscopes including a confocal fluorescence and scanning electron microscope. Moreover, the Department of Biology is research-active, with faculty pursuing diverse interests that create a highly collaborative environment and foster interdisciplinary research.

Minimum Qualifications

• A broadly trained microbiologist with PhD in Biology or related field completed by July 1, 2027.
• Evidence of professional competence, and ability to work productively with students and colleagues.
• Commitment to the education of diverse populations.
• Successful performance in an on-campus interview, including a teaching and a research presentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of the ability and or potential to teach undergraduate biology courses effectively
• Evidence of the ability to teach medical microbiology
• Evidence of feasible and productive research agenda
• Evidence of the ability to involve undergraduate students in research
• Demonstrated commitment to department/ university service

Respect for Individuals in the Community

Slippery Rock University provides an environment that respects, encourages, and promotes the talents and contributions of all. Slippery Rock University values a community with a shared sense of purpose, where people demonstrate mutual respect and appreciation. Slippery Rock University values diversity that honors and includes all persons regardless of age, creed, disability, ethnic heritage, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status in academic and extracurricular endeavor, in the working environment, and in the daily life of the university community.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religion, age, disability, or veteran status in its programs or activities in accordance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies.

Assistant Vice President of Human Resources and Compliance/Title IX Coordinator
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Consent for Criminal Background Check

Recommended candidates will be required to a complete criminal background check, including Act 34 Background Check and Act 151 (Child Abuse) Background Check and Federal Criminal (FBI) clearance prior to appointment.

Full consideration will be given to applications received by December 2nd, 2026.

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer building a diverse academic community and encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.