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POSITION SPECIFICS

The School of Science at Penn State Behrend invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Biology to begin August 2026. We are seeking a dedicated educator and researcher who is passionate about developing and mentoring the next generation of scientists. Candidates will be part of the biology department and may contribute to Womens Health Innovation and Science Translational (WHIST) Center a clinical research collaboration with the Magee-Womens Research Institute in Erie (MWRI-Erie). The successful candidate will be expected to develop a vibrant undergraduate research program with the potential to complement the department strengths seek external funding contribute to our core biology curriculum and join a collaborative academic community that uniquely blends the supportive atmosphere of a small college with the resources of a world-class R1 university.

Teaching expectations include instructing courses in biology biobehavioral health biochemistry and molecular biology and developmental biology and/or related disciplines. The School of Science is actively seeking to advance its research in areas of interest that include (but are not limited to): biochemical pathways underlying embryonic development evolutionary developmental biology developmental mechanisms underlying human health and disease comparative physiology funds and laboratory space appropriate to a primarily undergraduate institution are available.

Applicants must hold a Biology Developmental Biology Biochemistry or a closely related field at the time of appointment and have at least one year of post-doctoral research experience.

Penn State Behrend is a four-year undergraduate and graduate college of Penn State University with 5000 students in four schools; science engineering business and humanities and social science. The School of Science offers B.S. degrees in biology chemistry mathematics mathematics education nursing physics and environmental science. It supports research in the traditional science disciplines as well as supporting and growing all-campus research interests in addressing womens health issues energy and sustainability and polymer particular the Schools research strengths include Great Lakes research (Pennsylvania Sea Grant) collaboration with Magee-Womens Research Institute (Pittsburgh) and collaboration with the Penn State College of Agriculture and the Lake Erie Regional Grape Research and Extension Center all with an emphasis on undergraduate research. Available instrumentation includes confocal and environmental scanning electron microscopes real-time PCR LCMS NMR and GCMS plus access to Penn State Universitys extensive life sciences core facilities located at the University Park campus.

Erie Pennsylvania a metropolitan area of 280000 residents is a major service tourism medical and industrial center on Lake Eries Presque Isle Bay and is located two hours from Cleveland Pittsburgh and Buffalo. The region offers many cultural sports and recreational resources as well as modest living costs and affordable housing.

All applicants must apply online and submit five documents 1) cover letter

2) curriculum vitae including names and contact information for three references 3) copies of graduate and undergraduate transcripts 4) one page teaching philosophy and 5) one-to-two-page research statement summarizing your proposed research including a brief explanation of its suitability for an undergraduate college. Questions regarding the position can be directed to Dr. Cora MacBeth Director School of Science at

Review of applications will begin November 20th and continue until the position is filled. Onsite teaching is an essential function of this position. Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with university policies.

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