Assistant Professor, Cell Biology

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Along with the application, the following items must be included:

• Letter of application
• Statement of research interests
• Teaching statement that describes the candidate’s teaching background and interests

Posting Number

Posting Number FAC

Job Title

Job Title Assistant Professor, Cell Biology

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

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Regular Full-Time

Murray, KY

Academic Year

Faculty (Tenure-Track)

Biological Sciences

August 2027

The primary teaching responsibilities will be introductory level Cell Biology, upper-level Cell Biology, and an upper-level course in the candidate’s area of expertise. The research area may be in any field of cellular and molecular biology. The successful candidate will conduct research and publish their work, pursue external funding, mentor undergraduate and graduate student research, and advise students pursuing professional degrees in health-related fields.

Ph.D. in Biology, Cell and Molecular Biology, or closely related discipline with postdoctoral research experience.

Applicants must have relevant postdoctoral research experience. Teaching experience at the postdoctoral level is ideal, but experience as a graduate teaching assistant is acceptable. Candidates must be able to teach courses related to Biological Sciences. Candidates must demonstrate strong research potential as evidenced by publications, grants, or other scholarly activities.

Faculty II

08/04/2026

10/02/2026

No

Along with the application, the following items must be included:

• Letter of application
• Statement of research interests
• Teaching statement that describes the candidate’s teaching background and interests

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Teaching Interest
• Statement of Research Interest

Optional Documents

• Other Document
• Other Document 2
• Other Document 3

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