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Position Information

Position Title Assistant Professor, Molecular Biology

FLSA Exempt

Primary Responsibilities

The St. Lawrence University biology department seeks to hire a tenure-track molecular biologist to join a dynamic faculty who highly value both active learning pedagogies that enhance student understanding and investigative projects that engage undergraduates in meaningful research experiences. The successful candidate will offer Microbiology with lab ( BIOL -231), Genetics ( BIOL -245), Research Methods in Molecular Biology with lab ( BIOL / BIOCH 395), and, on a rotating basis, co-teach the cell, genetics, and physiology semester of General Biology ( BIOL -102). Additional teaching opportunities may include new courses in their area of expertise and/or participation in the University’s First Year Program, our residential living/learning program (https://www.stlawu.edu/offices/first-year-program ). The successful candidate will be expected to develop a research program that could interest students majoring in biology, biomedical sciences, biochemistry, biology-physics, environmental science, conservation biology, and/or neuroscience. Candidates should demonstrate excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse population of undergraduates with a range of educational backgrounds in science.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants are required to have Ph.D. in Molecular Biology or a related field, by August 15, 2026.

Preferred Qualifications

Salary $70,000 to $76,000 annually. Actual salary will be determined by education, experience, and other factors protected by law.

Faculty Status Tenure Track

Appointment Timing Full Year

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number FA00221

Desired Start Date 08/17/2026

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

Interested and qualified applicants should submit the following: 1) cover letter; 2) current CV; 3) statement of teaching interests and philosophy, including identifying classes that the candidate would enjoy offering to complement our existing courses; 4) statement of research interests and goals, including how the candidate’s research program can involve undergraduates both during the academic year and summer; and 5) evidence of teaching effectiveness. These documents should be uploaded in the “Applicant Documents” section of the candidate’s application.

Additionally, three confidential letters of reference, at least one of which addresses the candidate’s teaching, are required [the required information input in the reference contact information section of your application will be utilized to send a system-derived email requesting a recommendation letter from each reference].

Review of applications will begin on December 1st, 2025. Applications submitted after this date will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled. Questions about the position may be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Ana Estevez ([email protected]).

All offers of employment are contingent upon funding for the position and the finalist successfully passing a background check (including criminal records).

Reference Requests

Reference Request Details

Accept References Yes

Minimum Requests 3

Maximum Requests 3

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application

+ Curriculum Vitae

+ Teaching Statement

+ Research Statement

+ Proof of Teaching Effectiveness

Optional Documents

+ Other Document