Assistant or Associate Professor

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Assistant or Associate Professor Department Biological Sciences Salary Details A minimum of $82,110. Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

* Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage

* Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs

* Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options

* Employee and dependent educational benefits

* Life insurance coverage

* Employee discounts programs

For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Posting Summary

The Department of Biological Science at Rutgers University-Newark invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor appointment in the broadly defined field of cellular, molecular, and developmental biology. The successful applicant will contribute to department research initiatives in the general areas of host-microbiome axes and/or cytoskeleton/epigenetics/developmental biology in model experimental systems. The successful applicant will join a growing, collaborative environment with access to outstanding infrastructure support including microscopy, genomic, metabolomic, proteomics and animal facilities within the Rutgers-Newark and greater Rutgers research core ecosystem.

Applicants currently in postdoctoral and assistant professor positions are encouraged to apply. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree or equivalent, a record of peer-reviewed publications, and a research plan that clearly articulates future research direction that promises of future extramural funding success. Additionally, the successful applicant is expected to contribute to teaching missions at undergraduate and graduate levels. Rutgers University and the Department of Biological Sciences will provide excellent research space, a competitive start-up package, with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2026.

Position Status Full Time Posting Number 25FA0882 Posting Open Date 10/15/2025 Posting Close Date 01/20/2026

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Ph.D. or equivalent

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Overview Statement

Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications should include

* cover letter (maximum of 2 pages) that summarizes the candidate's vision for building an active research and teaching career in a diverse academic environment

* curriculum vitae

* detailed statement of research accomplishments and specific aims for current and/or planned funding applications (maximum of 4 pages)

* statement of teaching philosophy and interests that includes experiences in teaching, pedagogy, and mentoring (1 page each, maximum)

* the names and contact information of three professional references

Quick Link to Posting  Campus Rutgers University-Newark Home Location Campus Rutgers University-Newark City Newark State NJ Location Details

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Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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