Assistant Professor of Biology | Saint Mary's College

SAINT MARY'S COLLEGE, NOTRE DAME, IN

Assistant Professor of Biology

The Saint Mary's College Department of Biology invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor with specialization in genetics, molecular biology, or microbiology beginning Fall 2026. We are particularly interested in applicants with research experience in prokaryotes, though this is not required.

Teaching, Research, and Service Expectations

• Teaching load of 9 teaching contact hours per semester (3 lectures or labs) that may include the following courses, depending on the candidate's experiences and expertise : Genetics, Molecular Biology, Microbiology
• An active research program that involves undergraduate researchers
• Service to the Biology Department and broader campus community that includes attendance at meetings and faculty events, academic advising of students, and participation in Departmental and Campus committees according to the candidate's interest

Qualifications

Application Materials

For the initial application, please submit the following materials :

All materials should be submitted through Saint Mary's College's hiring portal ( Careers.SaintMarys.edu ) by October 17th.

After reviewing these materials, the search committee will invite a short list of candidates to participate in Zoom and on-campus interviews to take place in Fall 2025.

If invited to progress to the next round of consideration, you will be asked to provide three letters of recommendation, and undergraduate and graduate transcripts.

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