Assistant Professor of Biology

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State Lehigh Valley invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Biology. The position is full-time, 36-week, tenure-track appointment to begin August 2025.

Responsibilities for the position will include but not be limited to:

• Teach nine contact hours per semester, which could include General Biology lectures and labs, Microbiology lectures and labs, Anatomy and Physiology lectures and labs, and/or upper-level courses in the candidate's field of study including but not limited to microbial ecology, cell biology, developmental biology, and infectious diseases.

• Commitment to high-quality instruction in a student-centered environment is expected

• Teaching assignments may require teaching day, evening, night and/or weekend classes as needed

• Establish a research program involving undergraduates where you publish in referred journals and present at regional, national and/or international conferences

• Academic advising of students

• Participate in campus, college, university, and professional service activities

A Ph.D. in Biology or closely related field is required to be appointed as an Assistant Professor; ABD will be considered but the degree must be completed by December 2025. Prior college-level teaching experience required. Experience working with undergraduates is preferred. Interest in active and collaborative learning is an advantage. Enthusiasm for working in a multidisciplinary environment is important.

How to Apply:

• Applicants are required to submit a 1) cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) statement of teaching philosophy, and 3) research statement including how they plan to involve undergraduates.

• Employment with the University will require the successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with university policies.

• Other information pertinent to the position may also be included.

• Finalists will be asked to submit a list of references.

• Application review begins immediately and continues until a suitable candidate is found.

• All application materials must be submitted online through our career site.

• Hard copies and email applications will not be accepted.

For more information about the campus, visit http://lehighvalley.psu.edu/. Inquiries about the position should be addressed to Brenna Traver, Ph.D., Program Coordinator of Biology, Penn State Lehigh Valley, email: brennatraver@psu.edu.

Penn State is a multi-campus public land-grant university that improves the lives of the people of Pennsylvania, the nation, and the world. Within the Penn State system, Penn State Lehigh Valley is a student-centered commuter campus of approximately 1,000 students. The campus is centrally located in the Lehigh Valley and within easy commuting distance of Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton. Students and faculty at Penn State Lehigh Valley have all the resources of a major research university at their disposal, but in a small college atmosphere. Class sizes are small, and the student/faculty ratio is low, so students can receive much individual attention.

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