Associate or Full Professor of Biology

Description of Job Duty:

This is one of several positions in the general area of biomedical and molecular biotechnology to be filled in the next couple of years. This senior position offers a unique opportunity to help shape and grow biological/biomedical sciences and biotechnology in broader areas of health sciences, supporting education of students for careers in medicine, pharmaceutical industries, and biotechnology. Area of research specialty should complement those of current faculty in microbiology, genomics, population genetics, evolutionary biology, and virology.

Areas of particular interest include genetics and genomics, cell and developmental biology, biotechnology, cancer biology, neurobiology, or molecular biology related to biomedical and molecular biotechnology.

The Department of Biology at Tennessee Tech is one of the largest departments on campus, offering B.S. and graduate-level programs that emphasize both breadth and depth in the life sciences. The department has 20 full-time faculty members with expertise spanning molecular biology, physiology, ecology, evolution, systematics, wildlife biology, conservation biology, and plant sciences. Biology faculty are committed to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, mentoring, and externally funded research.

Students benefit from access to state-of-the-art laboratories, field research opportunities, and partnerships with national, state, and regional agencies and institutions. The department recently expanded its Health Sciences Concentration, preparing students for careers and advanced study in biomedical fields, biotechnology, and human health.

Essential Functions:

Essential functions include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, including advanced courses related to human health or biotechnology. Other essential functions include developing an extramurally funded research program, advising undergraduate and graduate students, and directing thesis/dissertation research of M.S./Ph.D. students.

Special Instructions:

To ensure full consideration, all application materials should be received by December 23, 2025; position open until filled. All applicants must apply online at http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and will be required to electronically upload (1) cover letter addressing the qualifications and essential functions; (2) statement of teaching philosophy; (3) statement of research interests; (4) curriculum vitae; (5) three recent publications; (6) copies of all college/university transcripts (official transcripts for all degrees conferred required upon hire);

and (7) names and contact information (including email address) of three professional references who may be asked to provide letters of recommendation. If selected for an interview, references will be contacted via email to provide a reference letter. Required application materials numbered 1-3 should each be limited to a maximum of two pages. Submission of materials is the applicant's responsibility.

Applications without all the required materials are incomplete and will not be considered. Send inquiries about the position to:
Dr. Carla Hurt, Health Science Search Committee, Box 5063, Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, TN 38505

(Email: churt)

Salary:

Commensurate with education and experience. Full-time, nine-month, tenure-track position to begin August 1, 2026.

Benefits Information:

Benefits include the accumulation of one (1) sick leave day per month and thirteen (13) University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits. Deferred income and benefits over 12 months.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required qualifications include an earned Ph.D. from an accredited institution in an area applicable to biomedical and molecular biotechnology.

Preferred Qualifications:

The preferred candidate should have a track record of extramural funding, demonstrated ability to teach advanced courses related to human health or biotechnology, have a strong record of research accomplishment, exhibit a commitment to excellence in both undergraduate and graduate education, and have prior administrative or leadership experience.