Description

Saint Francis University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Biology department to begin August 2027. Teaching responsibilities will include cell and molecular biology courses in support of our biology major. Specific courses may include genetics, biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, immunology, courses within the candidate’s area of expertise, and other needs within the department such as non-majors human heredity. The candidate must sustain an active research agenda that involves undergraduate students. Additional responsibilities include undergraduate advising and other departmental/university service.

Requirements

A terminal degree in Biology or a related discipline is required at the time the position starts (ABD applicants will be considered). The candidate must demonstrate aptitude and zeal for teaching; experience as a primary course instructor in a college setting is desirable. Candidates must provide evidence of potential and drive to pursue undergraduate research that is viable at a small institution.  

 Saint Francis University is the oldest Catholic-Franciscan College in the United States. We are a predominantly undergraduate institution in Loretto, PA, which is located in Central Pennsylvania two hours east of Pittsburgh and three hours from Washington, D.C. The University enrolls 1875 students as of Fall 2025 of which ~1,500 are undergraduates. The Biology department includes 12 full-time faculty and ~115 majors. Our department's student body is a mix of general biology, pre-medicine, marine biology, and aquarium & zoo science students, along with smaller numbers of students in other specialties. We are housed in the Science Center, a 70,000-square foot facility, with modern teaching classrooms and labs, along with dedicated research space including a cell culture facility. Graduates of our programs pursue graduate and professional school at institutions across the country.