"Biology (Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor)"

The Department of Biology at Central Michigan University seeks applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2025.

We are particularly interested in candidates who can support our new undergraduate program in Biotechnology by teaching lower- and upper-level courses and participate in one or more of our interdisciplinary graduate programs: Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology (BCMB) or Earth and Ecosystem Sciences (EES), and/or the Biology masters program. We invite applications from candidates whose research and teaching strengths and experiences will also contribute to our undergraduate programs in Biomedical, Cellular, and Molecular Biology (BCM), and in Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology (EEC). All areas of research expertise that can complement our existing faculty and programs will be considered.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in biology or a related field.
• Demonstrated potential to establish and maintain a vigorous research program that involves undergraduate and graduate students with the capacity to attract extramural funding.
• Demonstrated potential for outstanding teaching.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to foster an inclusive and equity-centered teaching, learning, mentoring, and research environment where all can thrive. (Competitive startup funds and modern laboratory space in the recently built CMU Biosciences building will be provided)
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant postdoctoral training.

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.

The search committee members represent the breadth of teaching and research interests in the department and have participated in implicit bias training and/or additional DEIJB training. As articulated in the College of Science and Engineering strategic plan, we are committed to fostering a community of diverse, inclusive, equitable, and globally-engaged scholars, learners, and leaders. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, regardless of gender identity, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, disability, or veteran status.

Applications must include: 1) a cover letter, 2) a current CV, 3) a 2-3 page statement of research accomplishments and future plans interests statement, 4) a 1-2 page teaching and mentoring philosophy, 5) a 1-2 page statement addressing your experience with, and plans for, engaging our diverse student body and contributing to CMUs commitment to enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusiveness, and 6) names and contact information for three references.

Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.

The CMU Department of Biology is an interactive group of 28 tenure-track, 3 research, and 3 fixed-term faculty with diverse expertise. Researchers in the Department of Biology have access to a microscopy and imaging facility with confocal and electron microscopes, flow cytometry, and BSL2 facilities. The department also maintains a greenhouse, vivarium facilities, field sites, and a biological research station. Additional opportunities for collaboration exist across the university, including with faculty in the College of Medicine and in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.