The Department of Biology at Colgate University invites applications for a tenure-stream position in Genomics at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning fall semester 2026. The successful candidate will join a biology faculty committed to innovative teaching and research involving undergraduates in a liberal-arts setting. The candidate is expected to develop a productive research program in genomics, broadly defined; candidates who utilize a combination of bench/field research and computational tools are most highly desired. The ideal candidate will bridge biological disciplines and/or work across levels of organization. The individual hired will teach in either of two team-taught foundations courses, Evolution, Ecology, and Diversity (Biol181) or Molecules, Cells, and Genes (Biol182); elective courses in genomics or related fields; and a senior research tutorial in their area of interest. The successful candidate will also participate in all-university programs, including the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum. The successful candidate may opt to lead the Bethesda Biomedical Study Group or established Study Groups for Colgate students; opportunities also exist to develop international off-campus study programs. Completion of PhD prior to or shortly after the date of hire is required, and teaching experience is desirable.
A complete application will include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, a research statement, and a teaching philosophy statement that includes strategies for engaging students from diverse backgrounds. Please also include a list of 3 names of individuals who would be prepared to submit reference letters at a later date. All materials can be submitted through apply.interfolio.com/173010. More information about Colgate University, the Biology Department, and the application materials can be found at this website. The review of applications will begin on October 10, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.
Colgate is a vibrant liberal arts university of 3,200 students situated in central New York state. Colgate faculty are committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarship, and Colgate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities. Applicants with dual-career considerations can find postings of other employment opportunities at Colgate and at other institutions of higher education in upstate New York at this website.
Qualifications
Completion of PhD prior to or shortly after the date of hire is required, and teaching experience is desirable.
Application Instructions
A complete application will include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, a research statement, and a teaching philosophy statement that includes strategies for engaging students from diverse backgrounds. Please also include a list of 3 names of individuals who would be prepared to submit reference letters at a later date. All materials can be submitted through apply.interfolio.com/173010.