Assistant Professor Cell Biology

Assistant Professor Cell Biology

The Department of Biological Sciences in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor Cell Biology to start in August 2026. This is a standard nine-month faculty appointment. We seek candidates whose research addresses significant questions in cell biology, broadly defined. A Ph.D. in cell biology, or a related field, and demonstrated research accomplishments are expected.

We prefer candidates that have relevant postdoctoral and that can become part of the Arkansas Integrative Metabolic Research Center at the University of Arkansas, which offers unique opportunities for NIH funding, mentorship, and grant writing support. Successful candidates are expected to establish an extramurally funded research program, contribute to graduate and undergraduate education, and participate in service activities. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD in Cell Biology or a closely related field from an accredited institution of higher education
• A demonstrated record of research accomplishments

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of relevant postdoctoral experience
• Evidence of strong potential to become part of the Arkansas Integrative Metabolic Research Center at the University of Arkansas, which offers unique opportunities for NIH funding, mentorship, and grant writing support

About the Department:

The Department of Biological Sciences offers a supportive environment that consists of 34 tenured or tenure-track faculty members conducting research and teaching in the areas of cell biology, genetics, developmental biology, biomedical & health sciences, genomics, microbiology, neurobiology, ecology, and evolutionary biology. More information about the department can be found at: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). We encourage applicants to explore the broad spectrum of research programs led by our faculty.

There are additional opportunities for collaboration and graduate recruitment through the Cell and Molecular Biology program, Statistics and Analytics program, and Center for Advanced Spatial Technologies. The Arkansas High Performance Computing Center provides state-of-the-art computing resources.

About the Arkansas Metabolic Research Center:

Successful applicants can also participate in the Arkansas Integrative Metabolic Research Center at the University of Arkansas, which offers unique opportunities for NIH funding, mentorship, and grant writing support.

Duties will include:
• 40% Teaching
• 40% Research
• 20% Service

Salary Information:

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Statement of Research Philosophy, Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Jeffrey Lewis, search committee chair, lewisja

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Completed applications received by November 1st, 2025, will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position. For additional inquiries, please contact the search committee chair, Jeffrey Lewis, licants must submit:
• a curriculum vitae,
• a cover letter/letter of application,
• a research statement addressing the prompt:
Describe your past research accomplishments and plans for a future research program,
• a teaching and mentoring statement addressing the prompt:
Describe your teaching and mentoring philosophies, experiences, and teaching interests, and
• a list of three professional references (name, title, email address, and phone number) willing to provide letters of recommendation if requested during the application process. Letters of recommendation will be…