Job Details

The Department of Biology at Central Michigan University seeks applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2025.

We are particularly interested in candidates who can support our new undergraduate program in Biotechnology by teaching lower- and upper-level courses and participate in one or more of our interdisciplinary graduate programs: Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology (BCMB) or Earth and Ecosystem Sciences (EES), and/or the Biology masters program. We invite applications from candidates whose research and teaching strengths and experiences will also contribute to our undergraduate programs in Biomedical, Cellular, and Molecular Biology (BCM), and in Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology (EEC). All areas of research expertise that can complement our existing faculty and programs will be considered.

Required qualifications:

1. Ph.D. in biology or a related field.
2. Demonstrated potential to establish and maintain a vigorous research program that involves undergraduate and graduate students with the capacity to attract extramural funding.
3. Demonstrated potential for outstanding teaching.
4. Ability to foster an inclusive and equity-centered teaching, learning, mentoring, and research environment where all can thrive.
5. Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.

You must submit an online application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.

Applications must include: 1) a cover letter, 2) a current CV, 3) a 2-3 page statement of research accomplishments and future plans, 4) a 1-2 page teaching and mentoring philosophy, 5) a 1-2 page statement addressing your experience with, and plans for, engaging our diverse student body and contributing to CMUs commitment to enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusiveness, and 6) names and contact information for three references.

Questions? Feel free to email Andrew Mahon (...@cmich.edu) or the other committee members.