"Assistant Professor, Molecular Biology"

The St. Lawrence University biology department seeks to hire a tenure-track molecular biologist to join a dynamic faculty who highly value both active learning pedagogies that enhance student understanding and investigative projects that engage undergraduates in meaningful research experiences. The successful candidate will offer Microbiology with lab (BIOL-231), Genetics (BIOL-245), Research Methods in Molecular Biology with lab (BIOL/BIOCH 395), and, on a rotating basis, co-teach the cell, genetics, and physiology semester of General Biology (BIOL-102). Additional teaching opportunities may include new courses in their area of expertise and/or participation in the University’s First Year Program, our residential living/learning program https://www.stlawu.edu/offices/first-year-program. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a research program that could interest students majoring in biology, biomedical sciences, biochemistry, biology-physics, environmental science, conservation biology, and/or neuroscience. Candidates should demonstrate excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse population of undergraduates with a range of educational backgrounds in science. The salary range is $70,000 to $76,000 annually. Actual salary will be determined by education, experience, and other factors protected by law.

Minimum Qualifications
Applicants are required to have Ph.D. in Molecular Biology or a related field, by August 15, 2026.

Interested applicants must apply online at https://employment.stlawu.edu/postings/4348 uploading all required materials which are defined in the “special instructions to applicant” section. Review of applications will begin on December 1st, 2025. Applications submitted after this date will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled. Questions about the position may be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Ana Estevez (aestevez@stlawu.edu).

All offers of employment are contingent upon the finalist successfully passing a background (including criminal records) check.