Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Organismal Biology

Description

The Department of Biology at the College of the Holy Cross invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in Organismal Biology to begin in August 2027. A successful candidate will contribute to teaching in our introductory course (BIOL 162) that introduces a diverse array of topics in organismal biology, and will offer upper-level organismal-focused courses (with lab) suitable for Biology majors that complement our existing courses.

The candidate will be expected to establish a productive research program that is well-suited to undergraduate participation.

The research area is open, but please note that facilities for vertebrate research are extremely limited. Candidates should also be committed to inclusive excellence in teaching and research, with demonstrated abilities to teach and mentor all students. Additional information about the Biology department is available at: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Please note that applicants with teaching interests in neurobiology should instead apply to the open positions in the College’s newly formed Neuroscience department.

This position carries a 3-2 teaching load with a research leave prior to tenure review of either a full year at 80% salary or a semester at full salary, and generous sabbatical and fellowship leaves for tenured faculty. To enable a smooth transition to Holy Cross, new full-time tenure-track Assistant Professors receive start-up funding to support their research and professional development and have a one-course reduction in their first year of teaching (i.e., 2-2).

This position offers full benefits and a starting salary of $102,500.

In alignment with the strategic plans for Holy Crossand the division of Academic Affairs, we view academic excellence and inclusive excellence as inextricably linked. Our faculty combine high-impact scholarship and outstanding teaching with a deep commitment to inclusive excellence. They generate new knowledge in their fields while utilizing evidence-based teaching strategies and course designs to create classroom environments where all students have a sense of belonging, are valued, and can flourish to reach their full potential.

Academic freedom is a cornerstone of our intellectual and moral community; the College is committed to supporting faculty and students as they work to advance our educational mission and serve the common good.

Candidates must demonstrate excellence in scholarship and undergraduate teaching as well as a commitment to inclusive pedagogies. A Ph.D. in Biology or another relevant field is required by the beginning of the appointment.

COLLEGE OF THE HOLY CROSS

College of the Holy Cross is a highly selective Catholic liberal arts college in the Jesuit tradition. It enrolls about 3,200 students and is located in Worcester, Massachusetts—New England’s second-largest city.

The College seeks faculty members who demonstrate an enduring commitment to academic excellence and inclusive excellence and who embrace the educational benefits of a richly diverse community. To learn more about faculty life at the College, applicants are encouraged to visit our Office of the Provost page.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT

The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning equal opportunity in the workplace.