Chatham University
Assistant Professor of Biology
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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About the role
- Chatham University welcomes your interest in employment opportunities and encourages you to review open positions.
- Please note that Chatham does not accept unsolicited applications.
- Assistant Professor of Biology The Science Department at Chatham University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Biology to begin August 9, 2027.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a productive scholarly agenda appropriate to a primarily undergraduate institution.
- Develop and maintain an active undergraduate research program.
Requirements
- Ability to teach courses in at least one of the following areas: cell biology, genetics, anatomy, physiology, molecular biology, or related fields.
- We seek a teacher-scholar with expertise in human biology, cell biology, genetics, or a closely related field.
- The successful candidate will contribute to required and elective coursework in areas such as human biology, cell biology, genetics, anatomy, physiology, molecular biology, or related fields depending on expertise.
- Ph.D. in Biology, Cell Biology, Genetics, Human Biology, Physiology, Anatomy, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Science, or a closely related field by the time of appointment.
- Demonstrated potential for effective undergraduate teaching.
- Commitment to inclusive, student-centered teaching, advising, and mentoring.
- Ability to develop a sustainable research program involving undergraduate students.
Nice to have
- Experience as the instructor of record teaching biology lecture and laboratory courses.
- Ability to teach genetics, cell biology, immunology, histology, anatomy, or physiology.
- Experience mentoring undergraduate research.
- Postdoctoral or industry-equivalent experience.
- Research interests that can involve undergraduate students and complement departmental strengths.
- Cover Letter addressing teaching, research, and fit with Chatham's Science Department
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching Statement
Compensation
- Teach an annual load of 18 credits (approximately 6 courses).
Benefits
- Support courses required across biology majors, biochemistry, neuroscience, and pre-health pathways.
- Advise undergraduate students in biology, pre-health, and related pathways.
- Contribute to interdisciplinary collaboration within the Science Department and related health-focused programs.
- Optional discussion of practices that support equity and inclusion within other application materials
- The department emphasizes strong foundational science instruction, experiential learning, undergraduate research, student-centered advising, and preparation for graduate and professional study.
- Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity.
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