Assistant Professor

The Department of Biology at Colby College is seeking an immunologist to fill an open, tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor, to begin Fall 2026. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in the biological sciences with emphasis in molecular, cellular or developmental biology, genetics or biochemistry. We are seeking a candidate with demonstrated expertise in immunology, with a research program that addresses questions of fundamental immunology or biomedical applications.

The successful candidate will teach 4.5 courses per year, with laboratories and discussion-based seminar classes constituting a portion of that load. The teaching responsibilities will include BI225 Immunology (with lab), BI325 Advanced Immunology (no lab), an additional course in the candidate’s area of expertise, and rotation in our introductory course BI163 The Cellular Basis of Life. We currently have an eco-immunologist among our faculty and seek candidates whose research program will complement this and other existing departmental strengths. We anticipate such complementary research may intersect with areas such as physiology, cell biology, molecular or structural biology, neurobiology, endocrinology, or reproductive biology. We also welcome applicants whose research engages topics of interest to students pursuing pre-health professional pathways. A commitment to undergraduate education is expected, and teaching experience is desirable. We are particularly interested in candidates who will contribute to the access, opportunity, and excellence of the campus community through their teaching, research, and mentorship.

The successful candidate is expected to establish an active research program that includes supervision and mentoring of undergraduates. Our facilities can support invertebrate and fish models and cell culture, but not mammals. Active affiliations with the Jackson Laboratory, Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory, and Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences provide potential for collaborative research opportunities. An attractive startup package is available. A candidate may be eligible for a Clare Boothe Luce Assistant Professorship, which includes dedicated annual research funds and salaries for undergraduate research assistants (https://hluce.org/our-grants/).

Please submit a cover letter (max 2 pages), curriculum vitae that includes contact information for three referees, and graduate transcripts. In addition, candidates should submit a statement describing research interests and plans appropriate for an undergraduate-only institution (max 3 pages), and a statement describing their teaching philosophy, teaching experience, and practices in inclusive pedagogy (max 3 pages). All materials should be submitted to Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/173466. Candidates are invited to include an optional paragraph (may go over 2 page limit) in their cover letter describing how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected their career trajectory. Review of applications will begin September 21, 2025, and the position will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified.