"Assistant Professor in Genomics"

The Department of Biology at Colgate University invites applications for a tenure-stream position in Genomics at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning fall semester 2026. The successful candidate will join a biology faculty committed to innovative teaching and research involving undergraduates in a liberal-arts setting. The candidate is expected to develop a productive research program in genomics, broadly defined; candidates who utilize a combination of bench/field research and computational tools are most highly desired. The ideal candidate will bridge biological disciplines and/or work across levels of organization. The individual hired will teach in either of two team-taught foundations courses, Evolution, Ecology, and Diversity (Biol181) or Molecules, Cells, and Genes (Biol182); elective courses in genomics or related fields; and a senior research tutorial in their area of interest. The successful candidate will also participate in all-university programs, including the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum. The successful candidate may opt to lead the Bethesda Biomedical Study Group or established Study Groups for Colgate students; opportunities also exist to develop international off-campus study programs. Completion of PhD prior to or shortly after the date of hire is required, and teaching experience is desirable.

Salary Range or Pay Grade
$94,800 (for ABD candidates) to $98,800 (for candidates with PhD in hand)

Qualifications
Completion of a PhD prior to or shortly after the date of hire is required, and teaching experience is desirable.

Application Instructions
A complete application will include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, a research statement, and a teaching philosophy statement that includes strategies for engaging students from diverse backgrounds. Please also include a list of 3 names of individuals who would be prepared to submit reference letters at a later date. All materials can be submitted through Interfolio. More information about Colgate University, the Biology Department, and the application materials can be found at this website.

Colgate is a vibrant liberal arts university of 3,200 students situated in central New York state. Colgate faculty are committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarship, and Colgate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities. Applicants with dual-career considerations can find postings of other employment opportunities at Colgate and at other institutions of higher education in upstate New York.