Tenure Track Faculty in Molecular Biology

Bucknell University; Lewisburg (Union County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bucknell University’s Department of Biology invites applications for an open-rank tenure-track faculty position in molecular biology to begin August 2027. A Ph.D. is required; postdoctoral experience is encouraged but not required.

The successful candidate will demonstrate inclusive pedagogical practices and equity in both the classroom and scholarly engagement. They will carry an annual teaching load of five courses across the Biology curriculum, support our Cell Biology and Biochemistry

Responsibilities

• Teach an annual 5-course load across the Biology curriculum.
• In addition, teach upper-level molecular biology with a lab and core biology courses.
• Rotate teaching a selection of: biochemical methods course, upper-level lab, or university core seminars.

Job description

Tenure Track Faculty in Molecular Biology

The Department of Biology at Bucknell University invites applications for an open-rank tenure-track faculty position in molecular biology to begin August 2027. We seek a committed scientist with the desire to engage with undergraduates in the classroom and the research laboratory. A Ph.D. is required. Postdoctoral experience is encouraged but not required. The successful candidate will demonstrate inclusive pedagogical practices, and cultural awareness in the classroom. Evidence of the candidate’s commitment to equity in both the classroom and in scholarly engagement must be included in the application materials. The position requires the ability and commitment to pursue a high-quality research program focused on mechanisms of molecular biology which integrates with one or more of the broader disciplines of cellular, organismal, ecological and evolutionary biology.

The successful candidate will have an annual 5-course teaching load that contributes to instruction at all levels of the Biology curriculum and also supports our commitment to the Cell Biology and Biochemistry program and the College Core Curriculum. The department is seeking an individual who will effectively teach an upper level molecular biology course with a lab, along with biology core courses. In addition, this individual will teach, on a rotating basis, a selection of the following: an upper-level biochemical methods course, an upper-level laboratory course of their choice, or university core curriculum classes such as Foundation Seminars or Integrated Perspectives courses. The University is committed to mentoring new faculty members and can provide support for course development.