Tenure-Track Developmental Biology Professor (Evo-Devo)

JMU Careers; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

James Madison University invites applications for a 10-month tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Developmental Biology, beginning August 2027. The successful candidate will join a diverse community of biologists and contribute to teaching undergraduate biology and biotechnology majors.

Responsibilities include establishing an externally funded research program, mentoring undergraduates, and teaching core courses plus upper-level animal development courses with a lab.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Developmental Biology or related field.
• Post-doctoral experience preferred.
• Emphasis on comparative and evolutionary biology.

Responsibilities

• Establish an externally funded research program with undergraduate co-authors and mentoring.
• Teach core biology and biotechnology courses; develop upper-level animal development courses with a lab and explore CUREs.

Education

Ph.D. in Developmental Biology

Job description

James Madison University invites applications for a 10-month tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Developmental Biology, beginning August 2027. The successful candidate will join a diverse community of biologists and contribute to teaching undergraduate biology and biotechnology majors.

Responsibilities include establishing an externally funded research program, mentoring undergraduates, and teaching core courses plus upper-level animal development courses with a lab.