Biology Assistant Professor - Microbiology

Posting Details

Position Details

Posting Number

I02589

Classification Title

Biology Assistant Professor | Tenure Track Fall 2027

Working Title

Biology Assistant Professor | Tenure Track Fall 2027|| I02589

Employee Group

Faculty

Bargaining Unit

APSCUF

Location

Main Campus

Department

Biology

Pay Rate

Employment Type

Regular FT

Work Schedule

Teaching schedule for the 2027-2028 academic year has not as yet been created though the faculty member will have a 24 contact hour teaching schedule.

Position Summary Information

Position Summary

Slippery Rock University invites applications for a tenure track
Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology beginning August
2027.

The faculty member’s primary teaching responsibilities will include various Microbiology and Introductory Majors Biology courses. This individual will also be required to teach introductory and advanced biology major courses, and non-major courses for our general education program, as needed. Additional teaching responsibilities may include courses in an area of specialization.

Candidates must exhibit a commitment to excellence in teaching in a
Liberal Arts setting, establishment of a productive research program in the candidate’s area of expertise that will involve undergraduates, and membership/contribution to department, college, and university committees.

Faculty in the department are expected to engage in ongoing scholarly growth and professional development and to build a strong undergraduate research program that involves actively mentoring students.

Slippery Rock University and the Department of Biology offer strong institutional support for teaching and research. The university has many resources for student and faculty scholarship and for teaching microbiology, including a BSL2 facility, a wide range of microscopes including a confocal fluorescence and scanning electron microscope. Moreover, the Department of Biology is research-active, with faculty pursuing diverse interests that create a highly collaborative environment and foster interdisciplinary research.

Minimum Qualifications

A broadly trained microbiologist with PhD in Biology or related field completed by July 1, 2027.

Evidence of professional competence, and ability to work productively with students and colleagues.

Commitment to the education of diverse populations.

Successful performance in an on-campus interview, including a teaching and a research presentation.

Preferred Qualifications

Evidence of the ability and or potential to teach undergraduate biology courses effectively

Evidence of the ability to teach medical microbiology

Evidence of feasible and productive research agenda

Evidence of the ability to involve undergraduate students in research

Demonstrated commitment to department/ university service

Posting Detail Information

Posting Date

11/04/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Respect for Individuals in the Community

Slippery Rock University provides an environment that respects, encourages, and promotes the talents and contributions of all.
Slippery Rock University values a community with a shared sense of purpose, where people demonstrate mutual respect and appreciation.
Slippery Rock University values diversity that honors and includes all persons regardless of age, creed, disability, ethnic heritage, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status in academic and extracurricular endeavor, in the working environment, and in the daily life of the university community.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religion, age, disability, or veteran status in its programs or activities in accordance with
Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Human Resources

208 Old Main Building

104 Maltby Avenue

Slippery Rock University

Slippery Rock, PA 16057

724.738.2070

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must electronically submit a teaching philosophy and research plan. These documents should be submitted as part of the online application. The teaching philosophy should be submitted using the “Teaching Philosophy” tab and the Research Plan should be submitted using the “Research Plan” tab. Please include three professional references with your submitted materials.

Graduate and undergraduate transcripts are required for this position. Transcripts must be uploaded using the online system.
Official transcripts are required prior to appointment.

Recommended candidates will be required to a complete criminal background check, including Act 34 Background Check and Act 151
(Child Abuse) Background Check and Federal Criminal ( FBI ) clearance prior to appointment.

Full consideration will be given to applications received by
December 2nd, 2026.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Teaching Philosophy
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Unofficial Transcripts 2
• Research Plan

Optional Documents

• Research Philosophy
• Unofficial Transcripts 3