Assistant Professor - Natural Sciences/Biology

The Department of Natural Sciences at Baruch College, City University of New York, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Biology, starting August 26, 2027. The candidate is expected to establish an externally funded research program that will complement the collaborative, interdisciplinary environment in the department and provide research opportunities for undergraduate students. We are seeking a candidate with excellent teaching experience and research in any area of molecular or cellular biology or genetics. The candidate would be expected to teach Molecular and Cellular Biology and develop a new course in their specialty.

The Department of Natural Sciences offers general education courses for non-majors as well as majors in Biological Sciences (over 300 students), Environmental Science, and Environmental Studies, and minors in Chemistry, Environmental Sustainability, and Physics. Baruch College is in the vibrant Gramercy Park District of Manhattan. It is easily reached from the other boroughs of New York City, Westchester County, and New Jersey by car and public transportation. Its buildings include the 1929 Field Building and the modern Newman Vertical Campus completed in 2001. The College is nationally recognized for Academic Excellence, Access and Value, and Social Mobility for Students. For more information about the College, the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences, and the Department, visit the Baruch website: https://www.baruch.cuny.edu/

Baruch College is strongly committed to a diverse work environment. Our student body is one of the most diverse in the nation, bringing an unparalleled breadth of cultural experience to the campus that enriches teaching, scholarship, and student life. A vibrant and pluralistic community is fundamental to the exchange of ideas and production of knowledge. Ensuring such plurality and diversity in the faculty is fostered by active efforts in recruitment and retention and in the sustaining of a climate of openness and participation throughout the life of the College.

Compensation and Benefits:

$98,231- $112,841; Salary commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

Qualifications:

Ph.D. degree in Molecular Biology/Genetics/Biology or a closely related field is required by August 26, 2027, when the appointment begins. We welcome applicants whose expertise complements or extends the research programs available in the department. Competitive applicants will have a strong record of peer-reviewed publications in their field, a plan to obtain external funding, promise of teaching excellence, and a commitment to mentoring undergraduate researchers. Postdoctoral experience is a plus.

How to Apply:

Go to the CUNY website cuny.jobs to see the complete position description and job requirements in CUNYFirst under Job Opening ID #32757. You can view and apply for this job in CUNYFirst via the following direct link to the posting https://cuny.jobs/new-york-ny/assistant-professor-natural-sciencesbiology/4A5D5BA9F5DF41368BB5052B88433B59/job/

To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae (CV) or resume, a research statement outlining plans for securing external funding and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students (maximum 3 pages), a teaching statement (maximum 3 pages), and contact information for three to five professional references, who may be contacted at a later date. Applicants are also required to submit a narrative statement (maximum 1 page) describing their commitment to and experience with working effectively with faculty and staff, and teaching students in a pluralistic urban campus environment with a substantial population of students who are among the first generation of their family to attend a college or university. 

Closing Date:

November 9, 2026. Review of applications to begin October 19, 2026 

EEO Statement:

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.