Assistant Professor of Biology

1 month ago

Waterville, Maine, United States Colby College Full time
Assistant Professor of Biology - Immunology (tenure-track)

Colby College - Waterville, ME


The Department of Biology at Colby College is seeking an immunologist to fill an open, tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor, to begin Fall 2025.

Candidates should have a
Ph.
D. in the biological sciences with emphasis in molecular, cellular or developmental biology,
genetics or biochemistry. We are seeking a candidate with demonstrated expertise in
immunology, with a research program that addresses questions of fundamental immunology or
biomedical applications.

The successful candidate will teach 4.5 courses per year, with laboratories and discussion-based
seminar classes constituting a portion of that load. The teaching responsibilities will include
BI225 Immunology and BI335 Advanced Immunology, additional courses in the candidate's area
of expertise, and rotation in our introductory course BI163 The Cellular Basis of Life. A
commitment to undergraduate education is expected, and teaching experience is desirable. We
are especially interested in candidates who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the
campus community through their work.

The successful candidate is expected to establish an active research program that includes
supervision and mentoring of undergraduates. Our facilities are well-suited for work with non-mammalian model organisms and cell culture. Active affiliations with the Jackson Laboratory,
Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory, and Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences provide
potential for collaborative research opportunities. An attractive startup package is available.

Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three referees, graduate
transcripts, and a personal statement describing research interests, teaching philosophy and
inclusive pedagogy, to Interfolio at Candidates are invited to
include an optional statement in their cover letter describing how the COVID-19 pandemic has
affected their career trajectory. Applications received by September 20, 2024, will receive full
consideration.

Colby is a private, coeducational liberal arts college that admits students and makes personnel
decisions on the basis of the individual's qualifications to contribute to Colby's educational
objectives and institutional needs. The principle of not discriminating on the basis of race, color,
age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, caste, national or ethnic
origin, marital status, genetic information, political beliefs, veteran or military status, parental
status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, physical or mental disability
unrelated to the job or course of study requirements is consistent with the mission of a liberal
arts college and the law.

For more information about the College, please visit our website:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement


Colby is a private, coeducational liberal arts college that admits students and makes personnel decisions on the basis of the individual's qualifications to contribute to Colby's educational objectives and institutional needs.

The principle of not discriminating on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, caste, national or ethnic origin, marital status, genetic information, political beliefs, veteran or military status, parental status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, physical or mental disability unrelated to the job or course of study requirements is consistent with the mission of a liberal arts college and the law.

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