Assistant Professor of Biology - Immunology; tenure-track

Overview

The Department of Biology at Colby College is seeking an immunologist for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor position beginning Fall 2026. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in the biological sciences, with a focus in molecular, cellular or developmental biology, genetics, or biochemistry, and demonstrate expertise in immunology through a strong research program addressing fundamental questions or biomedical applications.

The successful candidate will teach 4.5 courses per year, including laboratory and discussion‑based seminars.

• BI225 Immunology (with lab)
• BI325 Advanced Immunology (no lab)
• An additional course in the candidate’s area of expertise
• Rotation in the introductory course BI163, The Cellular Basis of Life

The candidate is expected to establish an active research program involving undergraduate supervision and mentoring. Facilities support invertebrate, fish models, and cell culture, but not mammals. Existing collaborations with the Jackson Laboratory, Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory, and Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences offer opportunities for collaborative research. A startup package is available, and candidates may qualify for a Clare Boothe Luce Assistant Professorship, which provides dedicated research funds and salaries for undergraduate research assistants.

• Ph.D. in a relevant biological science.
• Demonstrated expertise in immunology, with a research program addressing fundamental immunology or biomedical applications.
• Commitment to undergraduate education and inclusive pedagogy, with teaching experience preferred.
• Ability to contribute to the department’s complementary strengths in physiology, cell biology, molecular or structural biology, neurobiology, endocrinology, or reproductive biology.

Submit the following to Interfolio at

• Cover letter (maximum 2 pages)
• Curriculum vitae with contact information for three referees
• Graduate transcripts
• Research statement (up to 3 pages) describing interests and plans tailored to an undergraduate‑only institution
• Teaching philosophy and inclusive pedagogy statement (up to 3 pages)
• Optional paragraph in the cover letter describing COVID‑19’s impact on your career (may exceed the 2‑page limit)

Applications will be reviewed beginning September 21, 2025, and the position will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified.

Colby is a private, coeducational liberal arts college that admits students and makes personnel decisions on the basis of the individual’s qualifications to contribute to Colby’s educational objectives and institutional needs. The principle of not discriminating on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, caste, national or ethnic origin, marital status, genetic information, political beliefs, veteran or military status, parental status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, physical or mental disability unrelated to the job or course of study requirements is consistent with the mission of a liberal arts college and the law.

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