Location
Chester, PA

Hours
Full Time, tenure track position beginning Fall 2027

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Reporting to the Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, the Assistant Professor of Biology is a full-time, tenure track position starting Fall 2027. The Department of Biology seeks candidates with strong research and teaching experience in ecology and animal physiology. Candidates with research experience in any ecological focus (plant-animal, animal-microbe, etc.) are encouraged to apply, but teaching experience related to vertebrate or human physiology is required. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and mentoring, engaging students in research programs.

The position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for collaboration within and across departments. Facilities include greenhouse space, Widener’s arboretum, a staffed prep room, individual office and laboratory space, and multi-use labs equipped for molecular biology, microbiology, plant and animal care, and microscopy. The campus is near diverse natural habitats such as John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge, Ridley Creek State Park, Alapocas Run State Park, and the New Jersey Pine Barrens.

The Department is committed to fostering inclusive excellence and a sense of belonging in science. Candidates who have experience working with diverse populations or who aspire to promote inclusivity in teaching, scholarship, and service are encouraged to highlight these experiences in their application.

Duties include teaching 21 credits/contact hours per year, including lecture and laboratory sections for introductory and upper-level biology students and non-majors, designing and teaching upper-level ecology and vertebrate or human physiology electives, maintaining regular office hours, establishing and maintaining a research program, mentoring undergraduate researchers, serving as an academic advisor, and participating in departmental, college, and university governance and initiatives. Additional duties may be assigned to support institutional needs aligned with the department and university mission.

Experience
- Ph.D. in Biology or related field from an accredited institution
- Teaching experience in upper-level vertebrate or human physiology courses
- Demonstrated ability to engage undergraduate students in research, particularly in ecology and/or physiology
- Experience teaching introductory or upper-level biology laboratory courses
- Commitment to inclusive learning, active teaching strategies, and student-centered pedagogy

About you
- Strong dedication to undergraduate teaching excellence and mentoring
- Ability to work collaboratively within a diverse academic community
- Willingness to contribute to an inclusive and supportive environment for students and colleagues
- Ability to teach in-person and move throughout laboratory and campus facilities as needed

Qualifications
- Preferred: Two or more years of college or university teaching experience
- Preferred: Two or more years of post-doctoral experience
- U.S. work authorization required