Two Tenure Track Cell Biologist and Tenure Track Geneticist positions

CELL BIOLOGIST and GENETICIST

King’s College seeks to fill two tenure-track positions for Fall 2025.  We seek a cell biologist with coursework competency that includes cell/ molecular biology towards teaching microbiology, immunology, biochemistry, general biology, and upper-level courses in the candidate’s area of expertise.  Research interests should be on the cellular level including, but not limited to, microbiology and immunology, and must be applicable to undergraduate participation.  The second position is for a geneticist with competency teaching genetics, cell biology, general biology, and upper-level courses in the candidate’s area of expertise.  Research interests should be on the cellular level including, but not limited to, genetics or cell biology, and must also be applicable to undergraduate participation.  Applicants should identify their preferred position in their cover letter. 

Preference will be given to candidates possessing a Ph.D. in a relevant field with demonstrated teaching experience in the biological sciences, but strong ABD candidates will be considered.  The teaching load is 24 credits per academic year (typically, 12 credits each fall and spring).  Preference will also be given to individuals with a demonstrated commitment to the liberal arts tradition, excellent undergraduate education in the classroom and laboratory, and the ability to provide supervised research opportunities for undergraduates.  The Biology Department has excellent modern teaching and laboratory facilities including modern molecular biology equipment.  More information about the department can be found at https://www.kings.edu/programs/undergraduate/biology.html. 

Please submit one *.pdf file containing a concise letter of interest, teaching statement, CV, summary of research interests that outline your alignment with undergraduate research opportunities, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and letters of recommendation from three references to hrjobs@kings.edu.  Review of applications will begin December 15, 2024, and continue until the positions are filled. Only completed applications will be reviewed.

King’s College is a private, Catholic college of the liberal arts & sciences and professional programs sponsored by the Congregation of Holy Cross. The college serves over 2100 undergraduate and graduate students. A rigorous core curriculum provides the foundation for all majors. The College is located near downtown Wilkes-Barre, on the edge of the Pocono Mountains. King’s is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from people of traditionally underrepresented groups. EOE www.kings.edu/hr