Assistant/Associate Professor - Eukaryotic Cell/Molecular Biology

Position Details

Posting Summary

College

College Of Arts And Sciences

Executive Area

Provost & VP Academic Affairs

Department

Biological Sciences

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

F275P

Job Type

Tenure Track

Pay Type

Exempt/Salaried

Pay Grade

I30/I20

Campus Location

WMU-Kalamazoo - Main Campus

Salary Range

Commensurate with experience. Generous benefit package.

Number of Vacancies

General Summary

The Department of Biological Sciences at Western Michigan University invites applications for the position of a tenure track Assistant or Associate Professor. We are a diverse department covering the breath of biological sciences with faculty in the areas of cell and molecular biology, ecology and evolution, development, microbiology, and physiology. We have graduate programs for Ph.D., MS and MA students.

Major Duties

Establish and maintain an externally funded research program in molecular genetics of eukaryotic organisms, including publishing in peer-reviewed journals and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students on research projects.

Teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses in area of expertise. Potential courses include BIOS 1610 Molecular and Cellular Biology, BIOS 2500 General Genetics, and upper-level courses in area of expertise.

Serve on departmental and University committees as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

A doctoral degree in biological sciences from an accredited institution.

Two years of relevant postdoctoral experience.

Knowledge in biological sciences demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications.

Evidence of ability to instruct a wide diversity of students.

Desired Qualifications

Demonstrated experience in cross-cutting research focusing on the genetics or cell/molecular biology of eukaryotic organisms.

Experience in seeking and successfully obtaining extramural funding.

Evidence of a commitment to high quality teaching.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must apply at wmich.edu/hr/jobs and submit their application containing a cover letter, a CV, a research statement, a teaching statement that addresses the needs of a diverse student population, and contact information for three references. Questions about the position may be directed to Dr. John Spitsbergen at . The review of applications will begin on October 1, 2025, and will proceed until the position is filled. The search committee members represent the breadth of teaching and research interests in the department and have participated in implicit bias training. As articulated in the College of Arts and Sciences strategic plan, we are committed to fostering a community of diverse, inclusive, equitable and globally engaged scholars, learners and leaders.

Additional Position Information

Western Michigan University is a community-engaged, discovery-driven, equity-centered, learner-focused and sustainability-guided university. The WMU Foundation recently received an historic $550 million gift in support of our undergraduate students and research at WMU and WMed (wmich.edu/news). WMU is in Kalamazoo, Michigan, one hour east of Lake Michigan, and two hours from both Chicago and Detroit. Kalamazoo supports a diverse community, with numerous outdoor activities, a vibrant arts community, restaurants, farmers markets, microbreweries and community events (discoverkalamazoo.com). It is also home to the Kalamazoo Promise, a fund that provides full college or university tuition at private and public institutions in Michigan for every student who matriculates through Kalamazoo Public Schools (kalamazoopromise.com).

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