Assistant Professor of Biology (Two Tenure-Track Positions)

Haverford College seeks two tenure-track Assistant Professors of Biology.

The Department of Biology at Haverford College invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in Biochemistry or Cell Biology, beginning July 1, 2027 (or possibility of July 1 2028 if preferred by the successful candidate).

We seek outstanding teacher-scholars whose research and teaching complement the department's strengths in the molecular and cellular life sciences. Candidates should demonstrate expertise in Biochemistry or Cell Biology, with a preference for research programs that contribute to areas such as human health, biomolecular structure and function, metabolism, cell cycle regulation, cellular signaling, cancer biology, immunology, systems biology, computational biology, or related fields.

The successful candidates will join a collaborative department with strong connections to the Biochemistry & Biophysics Concentration, Neuroscience Program, Chemistry Department, and other programs across the College.

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Responsibilities

Successful candidates will be expected to:

• Establish and maintain an active and vibrant externally funded and recognized research program that provides meaningful, intellectually engaging, and sustained research opportunities for undergraduate students.
• Mentor undergraduate students in independent research, senior thesis projects, and summer research experiences.
• Teach across the Biology curriculum, including BIOL H100: Introduction to the Biological Sciences; BIOL H200: Evolution, Genetics, and Genomics and/or BIOL H201: Biochemistry and Cell Physiology; advanced laboratory courses; and upper-level courses in their area of expertise.
• Participate in departmental advising, curriculum development, and shared governance.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary teaching and scholarship and other services across the College.
• Foster an inclusive learning environment that supports the success of students from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

Required qualifications include:

• Ph.D. in Biology or a closely related field, plus a minimum of two years postdoctoral research training by hire date.
• Evidence of scholarly productivity and the potential to develop an innovative, sustainable research program involving undergraduate researchers.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching or strong evidence of teaching potential.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Research that complements departmental strengths in Biochemistry or Cell Biology with a preference for subdisciplines in human health, biomolecular structure and function, metabolism, cell cycle regulation, cellular signaling, cancer biology, immunology, systems biology, computational biology, or related fields.
• Experience mentoring undergraduate researchers.
• Potential to secure external funding appropriate for a liberal arts institution.
• Interest in interdisciplinary collaborations across departments and programs.

Application Materials

Applicants must submit the following via Interfolio (

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Research statement describing future plans and the involvement of undergraduate students (three pages maximum)
• Teaching statement (two pages maximum)
• Statement describing past or planned contributions to fostering an inclusive educational environment (one page maximum)
• Representative publications or preprints (up to three)
• Applicants should arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be submitted directly by the recommenders via Interfolio.

All application materials must be submitted by 11:59pm (ET) on October 9, 2026.

Questions about the position or application process should be directed to: [email protected]. For technical questions, please contact Interfolio directly at 1-877-997-8807 or [email protected].

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