Assistant Professor
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Job Location:
Hanover, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Assistant Professor Biology
The Biology Department at Hanover College invites applicants for a 9-month full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor with specialization in cell and/or microbiology to start August 2026.A Ph.D. in Biology or a related field is required; A.B.D. will be considered but the degree must be earned prior to the start date. Undergraduate teaching experience is preferred but the department strongly encourages all candidates with a passion for teaching in a liberal arts environment to apply.
We welcome a colleague who will join a thriving and supportive department that is deeply committed to student success. The successful applicant will teach lecture and lab for Cell Biology (upper-level) Microbiology the introductory course sequence for majors and an upper-level course designed and based on the candidates specialization (e.g. Immunology Virology Parasitology). Applicants with experience working with eukaryotic organisms (yeast protists) are strongly encouraged to apply and preference will be for an individual using cellular techniques in their applicant should demonstrate the potential to develop a research program involving undergraduate students in a liberal arts addition to teaching and research service to the department and the community through participation in academic advising and in committee service will be expected.
The selected candidate will have a dedicated laboratory space for teaching and research as well as necessary equipment to perform basic and advanced studies with students including cell culture (plate reader shaking incubator CO2 incubator) NanoDrop spectrophotometer gel documentation equipment micropipettes western blot rigs and stereo compound fluorescent and inverted will be based on each candidates record of previous accomplishments relevant to these responsibilities their potential to contribute to the continued growth and success of the department and their potential to advance the institutions goal of creating a positive and inclusive campus climate. Review of applicants will begin immediately but for best consideration please submit materials by October 24 2025.
To Apply
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Electronic applications should include an application letter curriculum vita statements of teaching and research interest contact information for three professional references and copies of transcripts. Questions may be addressed to Dr. Glené Mynhardt Chair Biology Search at. Women minorities individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
About Hanover College
Hanover College is a premier nationally recognized liberal arts institution that has core strengths in the natural and life sciences education and business. Founded in 1827 Hanover is Indianas oldest private four-year college and sits on a beautiful 650-acre campus overlooking the Ohio River. Hanovers 1200 undergraduate and graduate students participate in a distinctive intellectual challenging and supportive community whose members value transformative learning meaningful service and lifelong inquiry. The Colleges students are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning and lives and nurtured to develop each individuals unique abilities to their highest level. Hanover is situated just west of historic Madison IN. Once a major river port for the state Madison (population 12000) has maintained its sense of 19th century heritage with 133 city blocks on the National Register of Historic Places designating it as the states largest historic 2025Historic Madison Indiana was named #1 Small Town in the Midwest by USA Today 10 Best Readers Choice Awards
Hanover College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a welcoming college environment. The students faculty staff and trustees of Hanover College are committed to providing a diverse equitable and inclusive campus so that all feel welcome to seek academic personal and moral growth within a community that is safe challenging and responsive. We embrace inclusivity in recruiting and retaining students faculty and staff of all backgrounds regardless of age race color disability gender gender expression gender identity national origin marital status political viewpoint religion sex sexual orientation or veteran status. We recognize that our definition of diversity must be inclusive porous in its boundaries and ever evolving changing as our campus our society and our vision of the world changes. It must also create a safe space for the discussion and debate of well-reasoned thoughtful and constructive ideas of all kinds. We strive to practice respect compassion and understanding for one another so that all may participate in the open and free exchange of ideas necessary for a meaningful education and a successful democracy.
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Experience
- Medical Management
- Library Services
- Pharmacy Residency
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Higher Education Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Grant Writing
- Mentoring
- Research Laboratory Experience
About Company
Website for Hanover College. Founded in 1827, it is the oldest private college in Indiana.
