Assistant Professor of Biology

Employer: Moravian University

Location: Bethlehem, Pennsylvania (US)

Salary: Based on experience

Closing date: Feb 14, 2026

Discipline: Life Sciences, Biology, Developmental Biology, Genetics, Molecular Biology

Position Type: Full Time

Job Type: Faculty

Organization Type: Academia

Job Details

The Department of Biological Sciences at Moravian University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Biology starting fall semester of 2026. This faculty member will engage in teaching, research, and service at the university.

We welcome applicants from all biology subfields, though we are particularly interested in building our teaching and research capacity in areas such as Entomology, Mycology, Cellular/Molecular/Developmental Biology, Genetics, and Virology. Alignment with departmental objectives (https://www.moravian.edu/biology) and potential to provide impactful undergraduate instruction, mentorship, and research experiences matters more than a specific area of expertise.

This position includes a 3-3 teaching load (lecture + lab = 1.5 courses; lecture-only = 1 course). The successful candidate will be expected to teach upper-level courses in their area of expertise, while also potentially contributing to large departmental courses like Foundations of Biology (100-level), Genetics (200-level), or Microbiology (200-level), depending on their experience and strengths. Additional teaching may include upper-level seminars in the candidate's area of expertise and general education courses, depending on departmental needs and candidate interests. We welcome applicants from any biological field who can demonstrate the ability and motivation to complement our existing offerings (https://www.moravian.edu/biology/program/courses) and advance our teaching and research goals.

Moravian University is a primarily undergraduate institution and our top priority is teaching; the Department of Biological Sciences values active, student-centered approaches to learning as well as inquiry-based labs that teach authentic skills. Our department supports Moravian’s large population of Biology, Nursing, and Health Science majors, as well as smaller majors (Biochemistry, Neuroscience, and Environmental Science). Strong teaching statements should include concrete examples supporting the candidate's teaching philosophy.

The successful candidate is expected to establish an active research program involving undergraduate student collaborators. Regardless of their biology subfield, the candidate should highlight how they envision conducting research with the facilities, resources, and student body of a regional undergraduate institution.

Lastly, the candidate will engage in both departmental and university service including but not limited to academic advising and serving on various institutional committees.

To learn more about the Department of Biological Sciences at Moravian University, please visit:

https://www.moravian.edu/biology/program

https://www.moravian.edu/biology/program-of-study/facilities-and-equipment

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaching at the undergraduate level using best practices and pedagogies
• Maintaining an active research program involving undergraduates
• Academic advising for biology majors
• Participating in departmental and university service
• Commitment to the University’s values and mission

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum: PhD (or ABD) in Biology or a related field. 

Preferred: teaching experience beyond the teaching-assistant (TA) level

TO APPLY: Qualified candidates should attach their (1) letter of interest and qualifications, not to exceed two pages; (2) a teaching statement that describes the philosophies and active learning approaches that guide your teaching practice, not to exceed two pages; (3) a research statement that describes projects you envision conducting at our regional undergraduate institution and how you would involve undergraduate students in these projects, not to exceed two pages; (4) Moravian has an increasingly diverse student body; your application materials should highlight the ways that you foster equity, inclusion, and a sense of belonging in various academic settings; also, share your interest in engaging with students in a liberal arts environment; (5) a curriculum vitae; (6) names and contact information for at least three professional references to their online application by clicking “Apply Now.” Please attach documents as a PDF file.

For full consideration, applicants should apply by February 13, 2026. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Review of complete applications will begin on February 13, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.