"Assistant Professor"

Position Information

Employment Status: Faculty/Type Title: Assistant Professor

Area of Study: Organismal Biology/Physiology

Begins: Fall Semester 2026

About the College

Spelman College seeks teacher/scholars dedicated to excellence in teaching and to the continued enhancement of the academic environment for students and colleagues. Founded in 1881, Spelman College is a private four-year liberal arts college located in Atlanta, GA. The oldest historically Black college for women in the United States, Spelman is a member of the Atlanta University Center Consortium and Atlanta Regional Consortium for Higher Education.

Position Description

The Department of Biology invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin in August 2026. The department has a strong, proven reputation for educating and training women of African descent to excel in STEM fields. We seek outstanding teacher/scholars dedicated to excellence in the area of physiology/neuroscience/cell biology. An ideal candidate would demonstrate a history of innovative research and a commitment to diversity inclusion. Applicants are also expected to engage in scholarly activity and to actively pursue an independently-funded research program and engage students in scholarly activity.

The department has a strong, proven reputation for educating and training women of African descent to excel in STEM fields. The successful candidate will be able to teach courses at the undergraduate level in at least one or more of the traditional sub-disciplinary areas of biology: organismal biology and/or physiology. The position also requires contributing effectively to curriculum development efforts, advising, and mentoring students, and providing service to the department and college. Candidates with a demonstrated commitment to working with women and underrepresented minority students through teaching, mentoring, and research are especially encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will also be able to teach undergraduate introductory courses in organismal biology/physiology/neuroscience and/or cell biology as well as contribute to curriculum development efforts by creating or redeveloping an advanced biology elective course related to their area of expertise.

This position is contingent upon the availability of sufficient funding.

Qualifications

Ph.D. in Biological Sciences or related area.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number: F620P

Open Date: 09/10/2025

Close Date: 10/20/2025

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions to Applicants: Any correspondence regarding the position or your application will be relayed to you by our Faculty Affairs Team. Please do not reach out to any department faculty regarding the position or status of your application. We appreciate your interest and consideration.

EEO Statement: Spelman College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are a smoke-free campus.

Deadline to Receive Letter(s) of Reference: 10/27/2025

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents: 1. Cover Letter of Interest 2. Transcripts (unofficial) 3. Curriculum Vitae 4. Teaching Philosophy 5. Research Statement