"Assistant Professor, Biology"

Assistant Professor, Biology

Company:
Auburn University Montgomery

Job Location:
Montgomery, Alabama

Category:
Biology

Type:
Full-Time

Vacancy Number: F-00460

Special Instructions to Applicant

The Department of Biology and Environmental Sciences at Auburn University at Montgomery is seeking to fill a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Biology. This position will enhance existing research strengths in microbiology, physiology, and/or molecular biology to support a dynamic department and a growing MS program in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Preference will be given to candidates pursuing research topics that emphasize training in fields related to biomedicine or biotechnology, with particular interest in candidates working in areas related to cancer, immunology and metabolomics.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. (postdoctoral experience preferred) and will be expected to develop a funded research program involving undergraduate and graduate students. The successful applicant will participate in undergraduate and graduate instruction and demonstrate a strong commitment to mentoring first-generation students. Teaching experience is required, and candidates who employ innovative, evidence-based, and inclusive pedagogical practices are preferred. In addition, candidates must meet eligibility requirements for work in the United States at the time of appointment. Information on the department is available at: Department of Biology and Environmental Sciences - College of Sciences (aum.edu).

Review of applications will begin immediately. We are hopeful to hire by fall 2026, but will continue the search until the position is filled. To apply, complete an online application at https://www.jobs.aum.edu/postings/7351 and upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement and research statement.

Minimum Qualifications

Terminal degree appropriate for the discipline or have the equivalent in training and experience.

"Terminal degree" refers to the highest degree awarded in a discipline. The doctorate is the terminal degree for most disciplines represented at Auburn University at Montgomery.

School: College of Sciences

Contract Type: Nine (9) Months

Tenure Track: Yes

About the University/College

Auburn University at Montgomery is a comprehensive, public institution located in Alabama's capital city. The Montgomery metropolitan area is a home to nearly 400,000 people, and a hub to technology-intensive entities such as Maxwell AFB and Hyundai Motor Manufacturing. AUM enrolls approximately 5,000 students, and the University is investing heavily in STEM education, including the renovation of a new building that will house Biology and Chemistry teaching and research endeavors. The Department of Biology and Environmental Science includes eleven tenure-track faculty and offers undergraduate degrees in Biology and Environmental Science and a graduate degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Successful applicants will help further the institutional goals of promoting equity, diversity, and inclusivity and must possess excellent written and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with diverse audiences. In addition, candidates must meet eligibility requirements for work in the United States at the time of appointment. Additional information is available on the departmental web site: Department of Biology and Environmental Sciences - College of Sciences (aum.edu)