"Assistant Professor of Biology"

Assistant Professor of Biology

Susquehanna University

Job Type: Faculty - Full-Time Benefits Eligible

FLSA: Exempt

Hours per week: Variable

Number of months: 9

Location: Selinsgrove, PA

Closing Date: Continuous

About Susquehanna

Susquehanna University is the future-ready institution for today, invested in cultivating intellectual grounding, active learning and global citizenship for all students. Renowned as one of the finest U.S. national liberal arts colleges, Susquehanna inspires and challenges 2,200 enterprising, bright-minded students studying the arts, business, humanities and sciences. Our students seize opportunities through exceptional worldwide internships, expert-guided research and an acclaimed study-abroad program, leading to a transformative education that empowers each graduate to realize their unique potential and lead a successful and meaningful life.

The Susquehanna River Valley with its fresh air and overall pleasant year-round climate, provides four distinct seasons amidst a backdrop of vibrant autumn foliage, occasional winter snowfalls, flower-filled springs and warm summer evenings illuminated by fireflies. Nearby outdoor recreational areas for hiking, kayaking, fishing and skiing - and the bustling cultural and commerce hubs of New York City, Washington D.C., Baltimore and Philadelphia within a three-hour drive - present abundant opportunities for learning and discovery.

Job Summary

The Department of Biology at Susquehanna University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position with expertise in cellular or molecular neuroscience to start in August 2026.

Specific Responsibilities

Primary teaching responsibilities will include a course in the department's introductory sequence (cell biology and genetics with laboratory) and an advanced course in cellular or molecular neurobiology with laboratory. Additional teaching responsibilities will depend on the candidate's interests and expertise but may include an upper-level seminar course for majors and/or courses in Susquehanna's Central Curriculum, such as a non-majors science course or a first-year seminar. The successful candidate is expected to establish an independent research program in cellular or molecular neuroscience that involves undergraduate students.

Minimum Qualifications

A Ph.D. is required by August 2026, and college-level teaching experience and/or post-doctoral research experience is strongly preferred. Demonstrated success or evidence of potential to excel in teaching and advising undergraduates is essential, as is evidence of a strong commitment to effective and engaging pedagogical practices. Evidence of scholarly productivity is required.

Additional Information for Applicant

Startup funding, additional forms of institutional support, and the opportunity for pre-tenure sabbatical leave are available. The position will contribute significantly to the college's Neuroscience Program, which brings together a collaborative group of faculty from the Departments of Biology and Psychology. The Biology department is housed within the Natural Sciences Center with state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities.

Candidates in need of sponsorship now or in the future are welcome to apply.

Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, a statement of research plans including how undergraduate students will be involved, and the names and contact information for three references online. Any inquiries should be sent to the Department Head, Dr. Alissa Packer (packer@susqu.edu). Review of applications will begin on October 8, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/susqu/jobs/5055682/assistant-professor-of-biology