Assistant​/Associate Professor of Biology

Position Details

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Position Information

Position Title
Assistant/Associate Professor of Biology

Job Summary

We seek an exceptional scholar-teacher whose research and teaching interests complement and strengthen the department's existing programs in cellular/molecular biology, microbiology, biotechnology, and biomedical sciences. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate education, student mentorship, and high-quality scientific teaching. The successful candidate is expected to establish a vigorous, externally funded research program, contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching, and mentor students in both biology and computational methods.
10-month appointment

Essential Job Duties

• Teaching assigned biology courses, including lectures and laboratories.
• Develop and teach upper-level electives aligned with the candidate's expertise.
• Engaging in professional development and demonstrating a commitment to instructional excellence, student engagement, and lifelong learning.
• Incorporate research-based or inquiry-driven teaching approaches as appropriate to promote student engagement and success.
• Pursue intramural and extramural funding to support research activities.
• Conducting independent and collaborative projects, publishing findings in journals and conferences, securing external funding through grant writing, and mentoring graduate students.
• Advising and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, maintaining accessibility through office hours and electronic communication.
• Contributing to curriculum development and program assessment.
• Participating in departmental, divisional, and institutional meetings and submitting required reports.
• Maintaining professional relationships with students, colleagues, and administration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Developmental Biology, or a closely related discipline.
• Evidence of scholarly productivity (peer-reviewed publications).
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of, or strong potential for, securing external funding.
• Experience supervising undergraduate research.
• Proficiency with modern molecular, cellular, imaging, or computational techniques relevant to the position.
• Interest in interdisciplinary collaboration.

Physical Demands

• Ability to operate standard office equipment.
• Ability to walk short distances.
• Ability to prepare and analyze data and figures.
• Ability to view a computer terminal and engage in extensive reading.

FLSA
Exempt

Status
Full-Time

Skills and Attributes

• Teaching experience desired.
• Ability to utilize technology and innovative pedagogy to enhance teaching and learning.
• Ability to work effectively in teams.
• Commitment to working with a diverse student population in a multicultural environment.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
F1038

Will this position required travel?

NO

Will this position required night, weekend, and after hour work?

YES

Will this positon be supported using grants or contract funding?

NO

Number of Vacancies
1

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date
06/04/2026

Close Date
08/31/2026

Open Until Filled
No

Special Instructions Summary

Each applicant, including all current employees, must complete and submit the following documents:

• Tuskegee University employment application
• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• Recommendation letters
• Copies of unofficial transcripts.
• Please note that official transcripts(s) will be required upon hire

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