Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Molecular Biology

Holy Cross; Worcester (MA); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor or untenured Associate Professor specializing in molecular biology to begin in August 2027.

You will teach introductory BIOL 161, develop a new molecular biology lab course, establish an undergraduate research program, and promote inclusive teaching.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in biology or a related field is required by the start of appointment.
• Commitment to inclusive excellence in teaching and mentoring all students.
• Evidence of potential for an active undergraduate research program.

Responsibilities

• Teach the introductory BIOL 161 course and develop an intermediate molecular biology lab course.
• Establish an undergraduate-focused research program.
• Promote inclusive excellence in teaching and mentoring.

Skills

Molecular biology

Education

Ph.D. in Biology or related field

Job description

College of the Holy Cross: Department of Biology

Location

Worcester,MA

Open Date

Aug 10, 2026

Description

The Department of Biology at the College of the Holy Cross invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor or an untenured Associate Professor specializing in molecular biology to begin in August 2027. We are interested in candidates who can contribute to teaching in our introductory course (BIOL 161) that emphasizes biochemistry, cell biology and molecular genetics and can develop a new, intermediate-level molecular biology course (with lab) suitable for Biology majors that would complement our existing course offerings. The candidate will be expected to establish a productive research program that is well-suited to undergraduate participation. The research area is open, but please note that facilities for vertebrate research are extremely limited. Candidates should be committed to inclusive excellence in teaching and research, with demonstrated abilities to teach and mentor all students. Additional information about the Biology department is available at: https://www.holycross.edu/academics/programs/biology Please note that individuals with teaching or research interests in neurobiology should instead apply to the open positions in the College’s newly formed Neuroscience department.

This position carries a 3-2 teaching load, and Holy Cross offers generous sabbaticaland fellowship leaves for tenured faculty. To enable a smooth transition to Holy Cross, new full-time tenure-track faculty receive start-up funding to support their research and professional development and have a one-course reduction in their first year of teaching (i.e., 2-2). Faculty who enter Holy Cross as an assistant professor and who claim less than three years of credit toward their tenure clock also have a research leave prior to tenure review of either a full year at 80% salary or a semester at full salary. This leave is not available to faculty who enter as an untenured associate professor or who enter as an assistant professor and claim three years of credit toward their tenure clock.

This position offers full benefits. Starting salaries are $102,500 for an assistant professor with no prior tenure-track experience or one year of prior tenure-track experience at another institution; $106,500–$109,500 for an assistant professor with two or more years of prior tenure-track experience; and $112,000–$114,500 for faculty entering Holy Cross as untenured associate professors. Salary within the applicable range will be based on qualifications and experience.

In alignment with the strategic plans for Holy Cross and the division of Academic Affairs , we view academic excellence and inclusive excellence as inextricably linked. Our faculty combine high-impact scholarship and outstanding teaching with a deep commitment to inclusive excellence. They generate new knowledge in their fields while utilizing evidence-based teaching strategies and course designs to create classroom environments where all students have a sense of belonging, are valued, and can flourish to reach their full potential. Academic freedom is a cornerstone of our intellectual and moral community; the College is committed to supporting faculty and students as they work to advance our educational mission and serve the common good.

Qualifications

Candidates must demonstrate excellence in scholarship and undergraduate teaching as well as a commitment to inclusive pedagogies. A Ph.D. in biology or a related field is required by the beginning of the appointment.

College of the Holy Cross is a highly selective Catholic liberal arts college in the Jesuit tradition. It enrolls about 3,200 students and is located in Worcester, Massachusetts—New England’s second-largest city.

The College seeks faculty members who demonstrate an enduring commitment to academic excellence and inclusive excellence and who embrace the educational benefits of a richly diverse community. To learn more about faculty life at the College, applicants are encouraged to visit our Office of the Provost page .

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT

The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning equal opportunity in the workplace.