American Association of Blacks in Higher Education
Assistant Professor of Biology
American Association of Blacks in Higher Education, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Overview
The Department of Biology at Providence College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning August 1, 2026. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in the biological sciences (preferably with post-doctoral experience). Successful candidates will develop and maintain an active undergraduate research program and demonstrate excellence in teaching and mentoring. The successful candidate should be able to teach Microbiology and other courses of their choosing, including but not limited to Microbial Ecology, Genomics, Developmental Biology, Physiology, Cell Biology, Molecular Genetics, Immunology, and courses in their specialty area. The department has facilities including a vivarium, a microscopy and bioimaging suite, a cell culture room, a spinning disc confocal microscope, autoclave, freezers, shared molecular equipment, and dedicated wet labs for student/faculty research. Responsibilities
Develop and maintain an active, externally funded or potentially funded undergraduate biology research program. Teach Microbiology and other undergraduate biology courses (as listed above) and mentor undergraduate students. Engage in service activities and contribute to the mission and goals of Providence College and the Biology Department. Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Earned doctorate in the biological sciences or related field by Fall 2026 Promise of scholarly productivity Successful teaching experience in higher education Commitment to inclusive pedagogy PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Postdoctoral research or teaching Demonstrated success mentoring students Demonstrated success engaging undergraduates in research Application Details
Please apply online at the College\'s career site: https://careers.providence.edu/ and submit the following documents: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a research statement. In the teaching philosophy, please include a section titled “Developing Paths to Student Success.” In the research statement, please include a section titled “Conducting Research at a Primarily Undergraduate Institution,” discussing how you will adapt your research program to the undergraduate-centered focus of Providence College Biology. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2025. Institutional Context
Providence College is a Catholic, Dominican, liberal arts institution committed to academic excellence, fostering a diverse learning environment, and serving the common good. Providence College is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from qualified individuals, including women and candidates from historically marginalized groups. The College\'s Non-Discrimination policy is available on the College website. Additional Notes
Visiting or internal candidates and other related notices are not included in this job description. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
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The Department of Biology at Providence College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning August 1, 2026. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in the biological sciences (preferably with post-doctoral experience). Successful candidates will develop and maintain an active undergraduate research program and demonstrate excellence in teaching and mentoring. The successful candidate should be able to teach Microbiology and other courses of their choosing, including but not limited to Microbial Ecology, Genomics, Developmental Biology, Physiology, Cell Biology, Molecular Genetics, Immunology, and courses in their specialty area. The department has facilities including a vivarium, a microscopy and bioimaging suite, a cell culture room, a spinning disc confocal microscope, autoclave, freezers, shared molecular equipment, and dedicated wet labs for student/faculty research. Responsibilities
Develop and maintain an active, externally funded or potentially funded undergraduate biology research program. Teach Microbiology and other undergraduate biology courses (as listed above) and mentor undergraduate students. Engage in service activities and contribute to the mission and goals of Providence College and the Biology Department. Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Earned doctorate in the biological sciences or related field by Fall 2026 Promise of scholarly productivity Successful teaching experience in higher education Commitment to inclusive pedagogy PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Postdoctoral research or teaching Demonstrated success mentoring students Demonstrated success engaging undergraduates in research Application Details
Please apply online at the College\'s career site: https://careers.providence.edu/ and submit the following documents: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a research statement. In the teaching philosophy, please include a section titled “Developing Paths to Student Success.” In the research statement, please include a section titled “Conducting Research at a Primarily Undergraduate Institution,” discussing how you will adapt your research program to the undergraduate-centered focus of Providence College Biology. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2025. Institutional Context
Providence College is a Catholic, Dominican, liberal arts institution committed to academic excellence, fostering a diverse learning environment, and serving the common good. Providence College is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from qualified individuals, including women and candidates from historically marginalized groups. The College\'s Non-Discrimination policy is available on the College website. Additional Notes
Visiting or internal candidates and other related notices are not included in this job description. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
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