Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Biology

About the role

Daemen University is a dynamic, independent, liberal arts institution committed to excellence in student‑centered learning, preparing students for professional life, civic engagement, and lifelong learning. The university seeks a tenure‑track Assistant Professor of Biology in the Natural Sciences and Mathematics department, with a start date of Fall 2027.

Responsibilities

• Teach 21 credits of lectures and laboratories primarily in General Biology, Microbiology, and Immunology to allied‑health students.
• Offer additional courses in the candidate’s area of expertise as needed.
• Mentor undergraduate research students.
• Conduct independent research leading to peer‑reviewed publications.
• Teach in both face‑to‑face and online modalities.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biology, Microbiology, or a related discipline (required).

Skills

• Experience with active learning in a face‑to‑face modality, preferably at smaller institutions.
• Analytical and organizational skills to plan, implement, and evaluate educational activities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) for effective interaction with university constituents.
• Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate education and mentoring.
• Ability to develop and maintain an active research program involving undergraduate students.

Benefits

• Health insurance: choice of an HSA plan (employer‑funded HSA contributions) or a copay plan.
• Dental insurance through the Guardian network.
• Vision insurance through the Guardian network, with a choice between VSP or Davis plans.
• 8% employer contribution to retirement savings when employee contributes 5%.
• Fully paid long‑term disability insurance.
• Guaranteed‑issue life insurance for new hires up to $150,000.
• Tuition waiver for full‑time employees and qualified dependents.
• Access to Tuition Exchange scholarship opportunities.
• Generous time off for administrative and staff employees.