Assistant Professor Microbiology and/or Biotechnology

About the role

• Department
• Biology, Chair
• Compensation $73,400.00 to Negotiable Annual

General Description/Primary Purpose

This is a 9-month, tenure-earning, Assistant Professor of Molecular Biology and/or Biotechnology position in the College of Arts and Sciences' Department of Biology. Teaching responsibilities will be aligned with the candidate's expertise and may include introductory level courses, upper-level courses in molecular and cell biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, immunology, endocrinology, and/or developmental biology, as well courses in the candidate's area of specialty. Position responsibilities include 2/2 teaching load or its equivalent, research, and service.

Supervisor: This position will report to the Department Chair.

Working Hours: Varies

Supervision Exercised: This is not a supervisory role.

Required Licensure: N/A

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. in Biology discipline, or closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications / Skills

The ideal candidates should have a strong demonstrable experience in at least one of the following areas: molecular biology, cell biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, immunology, and/or developmental biology and hold a Ph.D. in molecular biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, cell biology, or a related biological discipline.

Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching undergraduate and graduate-level courses within the biology department curriculum and employ a relevant laboratory model system that is broadly applicable and/or translatable to the study of human health and disease.

The successful candidate will establish an independent, externally funded research program with international recognition, as well as mentoring and supervising student researchers. Applicants with graduate degrees outside the biological sciences will not be competitive for this position.

Anticipated Start Date: August 2, 2027

Additional Application Materials Required

Applicants should be prepared to provide the following required documents and information:

• Cover letter
• Current curriculum vitae
• Unofficial transcripts
• Teaching Statement
• Research Statement
• Names, phone numbers, and email address of three professional references (letters will be requested later in the process)

Additional information

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials by the date of hire.

Additional Requirements

Applicants may be required to upload additional documents based on their responses to the Foreign Influence Review questions.

• Passport (all pages including blank pages) and
• Form DS-160 (if ever submitted. If not, upload an explanation)

• Application Review Date: Initial review of applications will begin on December 1, 2026
• Job Posting Close Date: Open until filled
• How to Apply: Applicants must submit an online application that includes all required documents and reference information.

Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a "Responsible Employee" pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University's Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator

Pursuant to Florida Statute 1010.35, this position requires additional information from all applicants seeking research or research-related positions prior to an interview or offer of employment. Applicants MUST fully complete the Foreign Influence Review section of their application. Additional documents (e.g., passport) may be required based on form responses.