Assistant / Associate Professor in Biology

The Kravis Department of Integrated Sciences (KDIS) at Claremont Mc Kenna College (CMC) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professorship in Biology. We seek candidates whose research uses experimental methods in areas such as cell and molecular biology, molecular genetics, genomics, molecular physiology, and molecular evolution. Techniques of particular interest include gene editing and other genetic engineering methods, 3-D tissue and organoid systems, and single cell -omics.

The position will begin on July 1, 2026. The successful candidate is expected to have completed a Ph.D. in Biology or related areas and postdoctoral training by the time of the appointment. Candidates should also have experience teaching and/or mentoring undergraduate students.

KDIS offers an innovative and transformational Integrated Sciences program that is organized around three challenges: Health (Genomics, Systems Biology, and Health), Brain (Brain, Learning, and Decision Sciences), and our Planet (Climate, Energy, and the Environment). The KDIS faculty have a key role in developing and implementing a program that serves as an incubator for new approaches and fosters a culture of inclusion, creativity, and continuous improvement. The department is housed in the new Robert Day Sciences Center.

The candidate must demonstrate potential for establishing an active research program that involves undergraduate students, as evidenced by a track record of high-quality scholarship and a research statement that outlines a clear plan for their research effort at CMC. The candidate must also demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching through a thoughtful teaching statement and supporting evidence from prior teaching experiences.

The teaching load at CMC is two courses per semester. The candidate will help develop and teach a foundational biology curriculum that will be taken by all Integrated Sciences majors and will include integration with the foundational curriculum in chemistry, physics, and computation. Additional teaching will include upper-division courses in cell biology, genetics, physiology, and/or molecular biology, and other upper-division electives in the candidates area of expertise in support of the departments three themes, and/or a natural science general education course taken by all CMC students.

Given the Colleges commitment to cultivating an inclusive educational environment, we seek candidates who can demonstrate a commitment to teaching, mentoring, and inspiring students representing a broad range of socioeconomic backgrounds, political opinions, genders, races, ethnicities, nationalities, sexual orientations, and religions. Moreover, as part of its commitment to The Open Academy, the College values freedom of expression, viewpoint diversity, and constructive dialogue.

Anticipated Annual Salary Range:

$115,000 - $150,000 per year

Applications should include a cover letter; curriculum vitae; research statement; teaching statement that addresses the candidates ability to teach, mentor, and inspire students representing a broad range of backgrounds (optionally, this can be addressed in a separate diversity statement); evidence of teaching effectiveness such as course evaluations; and three representative peer-reviewed publications (either submitted as part of the application materials or links provided from the CV). Applicants must also submit the names and e-mail addresses of three references; an email request will be automatically sent to them with a link to upload their confidential recommendation letter.

Please upload application materials at: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/30228

Review of complete applications will commence on September 15 and will continue until the position is filled. Preliminary interviews will be conducted via Zoom.

Claremont Mc Kenna College is a highly selective undergraduate institution ranked among the top liberal arts colleges nationally. It is part of The Claremont Colleges, which also includes Pomona College, Scripps College, Harvey Mudd College, Pitzer College, Claremont Graduate University, and Keck Graduate Institute. The Claremont Colleges consortium constitutes an academic community of more than 9,000 students. Claremont is located 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles.

Claremont Mc Kenna College is an equal opportunity employer. In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the College actively encourages applications from members of historically under-represented groups in higher education.

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