Assistant Professor, Biology; TT

Assistant Professor, Biology (TT) The University of Akron
• Akron, Ohio, USA

The Department of Biology at the University of Akron invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Molecular Physiology position starting in August 2026. We seek a tenure-track faculty in molecular physiology or related areas who can maintain an active research program and teach cell biology, molecular physiology, molecular methods or similar topics to a diverse range of students. This position fills a critical need to provide Biology and Biomedical Science majors with training in molecular and/or cellular physiology and related topics which are integral for modern healthcare professionals.

Successful applicants will demonstrate an ability to conduct research in fields such as proteomics and metabolomics, systems biology, cell signaling pathway and network analyses, or cell physiology with applications that might range from infectious diseases, sustainable agriculture/climate change, microbiology, to topics in human health like metabolic disorders, cancer cell biology, tissue repair and regeneration, neurogenerative diseases or molecular basis of disease/aging.

This faculty member will also provide research opportunities to our large undergraduate population as well as supervise Masters and Ph.D. students. A modest start‑up package will be offered.

The mission of the Department of Biology is to provide students with a broad understanding of biology spanning molecules to ecosystems through community‑engaged teaching, research and service. The University of Akron strongly values inclusion and diversity of ideas, experience and methodology within the classroom and in the research and creative activity of its faculty. As such we welcome applicants who use integrative approaches across a range of biological, computational, humanistic, socio‑cultural, community‑based prevention science, behavioral and statistical methods.

This search seeks a scholar‑teacher who will offer a strong contribution to the excellence of UA through research, teaching, service and collaboration. Specifically, as an urban‑research university we are particularly interested in scholars whose work touches on the pressing needs of cities and urban communities. Through our teaching scholarship and service we strive to create an environment where every student at the University feels included and welcomed.

We value the contribution of each individual in their commitment to a better University of Akron and welcome applications that demonstrate experience working with students from different backgrounds, experiences and beliefs.

Required Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Biology or related area.

Preferred Qualifications:

Evidence of research and teaching excellence in molecular physiology or a related area. Applications research should demonstrate potential for external funding. Applications research and teaching should show potential to leverage existing resources such as the local health care infrastructure (e.g., Northeast Ohio Medical School, Summa Health, Akron Children’s Hospital, The Cleveland Clinic) Cleveland Museum of Natural History, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, the UA field station or promote interactions with similar regional resources.

This hire would support education in our biology and biomedical science majors, graduate education in the Integrated Bioscience Ph.D. program and potentially reach into the underserved communities in our local urban school systems in Akron and Northeast Ohio. The ideal applicant should have Post‑doctoral research experience.

Application Instructions:
In order to be considered for this position please attach a cover letter, C.V., statements of research interests, statement of teaching philosophy and contact information for three references.

Final date to receive applications:
Applications will be accepted through January 11th 2026. Review of applications will begin on January 12th 2026.

Compensation:
The compensation for this position is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt): United States of America (Exempt)

Union Affiliation (if applicable): American…