Assistant Professor of Biology - Ecology & Animal Physiology

Thank you for your interest in working at Widener University.

Widener University is committed to fostering an inclusive community in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. You are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact the Office of Human Resources.

Widener University is committed to fostering an inclusive community in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. You are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact the Office of Human Resources.

• Faculty (Tenure track) 1

• Chester 1

• Faculty 1

Job no: 493434
Work type: Faculty (Tenure track)
Location: Chester
Categories: Faculty

Reporting to the Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, the Assistant Professor of Biology is a full‑time, tenure track position beginning in Fall 2027.

The Department of Biology at Widener University seeks candidates with strong research and teaching experience in ecology and animal physiology. Candidates with research experience in any area of ecological focus (plant‑animal, animal‑microbe, etc.) are encouraged to apply, but the successful candidate must have teaching experience related to vertebrate or human physiology. Ideal candidates will have a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching, and in mentoring and engaging undergraduate students in their research program.

The successful candidate will join a supportive environment in the Department of Biology, with potential to collaborate in both research and pedagogy within and across departments/disciplines ilities available include greenhouse space, Widener’s arboretum, a staffed prep room, individual office and laboratory space, and multi‑use laboratory spaces equipped for molecular biology and microbiology, plant and animal care, and microscopy. The campus is close to diverse natural habitats including John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum, Ridley Creek State Park (PA), Alapocas Run State Park (DE), and the New Jersey Pine Barrens.

The Department of Biology is committed to fostering a sense of belonging in science. We comprise faculty, staff, and students representing a wide range of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences. We seek candidates who aspire to create an environment of inclusive excellence where our students can thrive and achieve success in their chosen fields. Those candidates experienced in, or who would enjoy, working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students, and those who can contribute to the climate of inclusivity, are encouraged to identify their experiences in these areas throughout their application.

Review of application materials will begin October 23 rd , 2026. Applicants must submit: a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and aresearch statement, and astatement of teaching philosophy. In addition, three confidential letters of reference must be sent to artsandsciences.

In these materials, provide detailed examples of your…