Assistant Professor, Biology

Assistant Professor in Biology

The Department of Biology and Environmental Sciences at Auburn University at Montgomery is seeking to fill a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Biology. This position will enhance existing research strengths in microbiology, physiology, and/or molecular biology to support a dynamic department and a growing MS program in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Preference will be given to candidates pursuing research topics that emphasize training in fields related to biomedicine or biotechnology, with particular interest in candidates working in areas related to cancer, immunology and metabolomics.

Review of applications will begin immediately. We are hopeful to hire by fall 2026, but will continue the search until the position is filled.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. (postdoctoral experience preferred) and will be expected to develop a funded research program involving undergraduate and graduate students. The successful applicant will participate in undergraduate and graduate instruction and demonstrate a strong commitment to mentoring first-generation students. Teaching experience is required, and candidates who employ innovative, evidence-based, and inclusive pedagogical practices are preferred. In addition, candidates must meet eligibility requirements for work in the United States at the time of appointment.

For full consideration upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching and research statement.

Auburn University at Montgomery is a comprehensive, public institution located in Alabama's capital city. The Montgomery metropolitan area is a home to nearly 400,000 people, and a hub to technology-intensive entities such as Maxwell AFB and Hyundai Motor Manufacturing. AUM enrolls approximately 5,000 students, and the University is investing heavily in STEM education, including the renovation of a new building that will house Biology and Chemistry teaching and research endeavors.

The Department of Biology and Environmental Science includes eleven tenure-track faculty and offers undergraduate degrees in Biology and Environmental Science and a graduate degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Successful applicants will help further the institutional goals of promoting equity, diversity, and inclusivity and must possess excellent written and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with diverse audiences. In addition, candidates must meet eligibility requirements for work in the United States at the time of appointment.

AUBURN UNIVERSITY AT MONTGOMERY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Human Resources/ Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the AUM community.