Assistant Professor Tenure-Track, Biology - Arcadia University

Job Description: Arcadia University invites applications for two Tenure-Track Assistant Professor positions in the Department of Biology beginning August 2025.

Successful candidates should possess a PhD in a biology-related discipline and teaching experience at the college level. Post-doctoral experience is strongly preferred. Our new colleagues will be expected to teach one or more of the following courses: Genetics, Plant Biology, and Human Anatomy, and contribute to our introductory biology series and other biology courses. The successful candidates will have research interests that complement our department. Start-up funds and laboratory space are available.

For full consideration, apply by September 20th. Evaluation of applicants will continue until the positions are filled. Questions regarding the positions can be sent to the search committee at BioTTSearch25@arcadia.edu.

Location: Glenside

Responsibilities:

• Teaching one or more of the following: Genetics, Plant Biology, or Human Anatomy lecture and labs.
  
• Supporting instruction in introductory biology series and other biology courses as needed by the department.
  
• Developing a research program that involves undergraduate students.
  
• Department and University service, including participation in committees, advising students, supporting and mentoring adjunct faculty, curriculum development, and assessment.

Qualifications:

• PhD in biology or a closely related field and teaching experience at the college level.
  
• Experience mentoring students in research and evidence of research productivity.
  
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and success of students in the sciences.

Application Instructions:

• To apply, please visit: https://arcadia.isolvedhire.com/jobs/ and upload the following materials:
  
  • Cover letter, including a description of how the applicant can contribute to the University's emphasis on Combating Anti-Black Racism (CABR) and Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI)
    
  • A detailed CV listing qualifications, experiences, and contact information for three professional references.
    
  • Statement of research interests that integrates undergraduate students (1- 2 pages)
    
  • Statement of teaching philosophy with emphasis on diversity and inclusion (1- 2 pages)
    
  • Evidence of teaching effectiveness, such as teaching evaluations, if available.
• Applications must be submitted online through Arcadia's Human Resources portal to receive full consideration. Please do not email application materials to the hiring manager. Due to the volume of applications received, communication will generally be limited to candidates selected for additional consideration.
• Application review will begin immediately. Posting will be removed from the website once we've established a sufficient talent pool for consideration.

Arcadia University is a top-ranked private University in Greater Philadelphia that provides a values-based educational experience by placing students at the center. The Institute of International Education has ranked Arcadia first nationally in study abroad for 10 of the last 13 years, and the Princeton Review has ranked Arcadia among the "Best in the Northeast" for eight consecutive years. The University's Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant programs are nationally ranked in their respective categories by U.S. News & World Report, which cites Arcadia for being among the top study abroad programs and among the "most innovative," and "best value" colleges. Arcadia promises a distinctively global, integrative, and personal learning experience that prepares students to contribute and lead in a diverse and dynamic world. Through its community of practice and commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) and to combating anti-Black Racism, Arcadia has made facilitating a safe and welcoming environment a priority. Learn more about our vibrant community at www.arcadia.edu.

Our belief and experience is that there is strength in diversity and we are committed to building a welcoming and inclusive environment for students and employees alike. We are a community built on varied experiences and perspectives that beneï¬ts from open-minded discussion and cultural humility. Guided by our University's values, we are committed to justice, equity, diversity and inclusion, and we are working towards dismantling anti-Black racism/white supremacy and other forms of interpersonal and systemic discrimination and oppression.

We welcome candidates who can contribute through their research, teaching, service, and/or lived experiences to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. The successful candidate will include a statement of interest demonstrating examples of ways they will incorporate our values in their teaching and scholarly work through application, methodology, content, and/or inclusion of students from diverse backgrounds pursuing research/creative work.

Position Code: FF010A, FF072A