Biology Assistant Professor | Tenure Track Fall 2027| I02589

SRU; Slippery Rock (Butler County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Slippery Rock University invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor in Biology beginning August 2027. The primary teaching responsibilities include Microbiology and introductory majors biology courses, with additional obligation to teach general education and advanced courses as needed.

The successful candidate will establish an undergraduate research program involving students and participate in department, college, and university committees.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biology or related field completed by July 1, 2027.
• Broadly trained microbiologist; evidence of professional competence.
• Commitment to education of diverse populations.
• Excellent performance in on-campus interview, including teaching and a research presentation.

Responsibilities

• Teach Microbiology and introductory majors biology courses.
• Teach introductory and advanced biology courses as needed for general education.
• Develop an undergraduate research program involving undergraduates.
• Mentor students and engage in scholarly growth and professional development.
• Contribute to department, college, and university committees.

Skills

Microbiology

Diversity commitment

Teaching excellence

Research presentation

Education

PhD in Biology

Job description

Posting Details

Posting Number

I02589

Classification Title

Biology Assistant Professor | Tenure Track Fall 2027

Working Title

Biology Assistant Professor | Tenure Track Fall 2027|| I02589

Employee Group

Faculty

Bargaining Unit

APSCUF

Location

Main Campus

Department

Biology

Employment Type

Regular FT

Work Schedule

Teaching schedule for the 2027-2028 academic year has not as yetbeen created though the faculty member will have a 24 contact hourteaching schedule.

Position Summary

Slippery Rock University invites applications for a tenure trackAssistant Professor in the Department of Biology beginning August2027.

The faculty member’s primary teaching responsibilities will includevarious Microbiology and Introductory Majors Biology courses. Thisindividual will also be required to teach introductory and advancedbiology major courses, and non-major courses for our generaleducation program, as needed. Additional teaching responsibilitiesmay include courses in an area of specialization.

Candidates must exhibit a commitment to excellence in teaching in aLiberal Arts setting, establishment of a productive researchprogram in the candidate’s area of expertise that will involveundergraduates, and membership/contribution to department, college,and university committees.

Faculty in the department are expected to engage in ongoingscholarly growth and professional development and to build a strongundergraduate research program that involves actively mentoringstudents.

Slippery Rock University and the Department of Biology offer stronginstitutional support for teaching and research. The university hasmany resources for student and faculty scholarship and for teachingmicrobiology, including a BSL2 facility, a wide range ofmicroscopes including a confocal fluorescence and scanning electronmicroscope. Moreover, the Department of Biology is research-active,with faculty pursuing diverse interests that create a highlycollaborative environment and foster interdisciplinaryresearch.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of the ability and or potential to teach undergraduatebiology 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 inresearch
• Demonstrated commitment to department/ university service

Posting Detail Information

Posting Date

11/04/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

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 ofpurpose, where people demonstrate mutual respect and appreciation.Slippery Rock University values diversity that honors and includesall persons regardless of age, creed, disability, ethnic heritage,gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, orsocioeconomic status in academic and extracurricular endeavor, inthe working environment, and in the daily life of the universitycommunity.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate onthe basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,gender expression, national origin, religion, age, disability, orveteran status in its programs or activities in accordance withTitle IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans withDisabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and otherapplicable statutes and University policies.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiriesregarding the non-discrimination policies:

Human Resources
208 Old Main Building
104 Maltby Avenue
Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
724.738.2070

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must electronically submit a teaching philosophy andresearch plan. These documents should be submitted as part of theonline application. The teaching philosophy should be submittedusing the Teaching Philosophy tab and the Research Plan should besubmitted using the Research Plan tab. Please include threeprofessional references with your submitted materials.

Graduate and undergraduate transcripts are required for thisposition. Transcripts must be uploaded using the online system.Official transcripts are required prior to appointment.

Recommended candidates will be required to a complete criminalbackground 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 byDecember 2nd, 2026.

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
3. Teaching Philosophy
4. Unofficial Transcripts
5. Unofficial Transcripts 2
6. Research Plan

Optional Documents

1. Research Philosophy
2. Unofficial Transcripts 3