"Biology Assistant Professor | Tenure Track Fall 2026| I02453"

Position Details

Posting Number: I02453

Classification Title: Biology Assistant Professor | Tenure Track Fall 2026 | I02453

Working Title: Biology Assistant Professor | Tenure Track Fall 2026| I02453

Employee Group: Faculty

Bargaining Unit: APSCUF

Location: Main Campus

Department: Biology

Employment Type: Regular FT

Work Schedule: Teaching schedule for the 2026-2027 academic year has not as yet been created though the faculty member will have a 24 hour teaching schedule.

Position Summary

Slippery Rock University invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology beginning August 2026.

The faculty member’s primary teaching responsibilities will include Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II. This individual will also be required to teach other introductory and advanced biology majors courses and non-majors biology courses for our general education program as needed. Additional teaching responsibilities may include courses in the faculty member’s area of specialization. Preference will be given for individuals who can teach any combination of the following courses: Zoology, Vertebrate Anatomy, Evolution, Microbiology, Biostatistics, Animal Physiology, Embryology, or Histology.

The department expects faculty will continue engaging in scholarly growth and professional development related to the applicant’s area of expertise.

Minimum Qualifications

Broadly trained animal biologist, PhD in Biology or related field must be completed by July 1, 2026.

Commitment to the education of diverse populations.

Successful performance in an on-campus interview, including teaching and research presentations.

Preferred Qualifications

At least one year of undergraduate teaching experience, with evidence of teaching effectiveness. Experience teaching Anatomy and Physiology. Experience teaching in at least one additional area of biology, based on specialization. Preference will be given for individuals who can teach any combination of the following courses: Zoology, Vertebrate Anatomy, Evolution, Microbiology, Biostatistics, Animal Physiology, Embryology, or Histology.

Posting Detail Information

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must electronically submit a teaching philosophy and research philosophy. These documents should be submitted as part of the online application. The teaching philosophy should be submitted using the “Teaching Philosophy” tab and the Research Philosophy should be submitted using the “Research Philosophy” tab. Please include three professional references with your submitted materials.

Graduate and undergraduate transcripts are required for this position. Transcripts must be uploaded using the online system. Official transcripts are required prior to appointment.

Recommended candidates will be required to a complete criminal background check, including Act 34 Background Check and Act 151 (Child Abuse) Background Check and Federal Criminal ( FBI ) clearance prior to appointment.

Full consideration will be given to applications received by January 26, 2026

Applicant Documents

Required Documents:

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
3. Teaching Philosophy
4. Unofficial Transcripts
5. Unofficial Transcripts 2
6. Research Philosophy

Optional Documents:

1. Unofficial Transcripts 3