Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Organismal Biology

The Department of Biology at the College of the Holy Cross invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in Organismal Biology to begin in August 2027. A successful candidate will contribute to teaching in our introductory course (BIOL 162) that introduces a diverse array of topics in organismal biology, and will offer upper-level organismal-focused courses (with lab) suitable for Biology majors that complement our existing courses. The candidate will be expected to establish a productive research program that is well-suited to undergraduate participation.

The research area is open, but please note that facilities for vertebrate research are extremely limited. Candidates should also be committed to inclusive excellence in teaching and research, with demonstrated abilities to teach and mentor all students. Additional information about the Biology department is available at: Please note that applicants with teaching interests in neurobiology should instead apply to the open positions in the College’s newly formed Neuroscience department.

This position carries a 3-2 teaching load with a research leave prior to tenure review of either a full year at 80% salary or a semester at full salary, and generous sabbatical and fellowship leaves for tenured faculty. To enable a smooth transition to Holy Cross, new full-time tenure-track Assistant Professors receive start-up funding to support their research and professional development and have a one-course reduction in their first year of teaching (i.e., 2-2). This position offers full benefits and a starting salary of $102,500.

In alignment with the strategic plans for Holy Cross and the division of Academic Affairs , we view academic excellence and inclusive excellence as inextricably linked. Our faculty combine high-impact scholarship and outstanding teaching with a deep commitment to inclusive excellence. They generate new knowledge in their fields while utilizing evidence-based teaching strategies and course designs to create classroom environments where all students have a sense of belonging, are valued, and can flourish to reach their full potential. Academic freedom is a cornerstone of our intellectual and moral community; the College is committed to supporting faculty and students as they work to advance our educational mission and serve the common good.

Qualifications

Candidates must demonstrate excellence in scholarship and undergraduate teaching as well as a commitment to inclusive pedagogies. A Ph.D. in Biology or another relevant field is required by the beginning of the appointment.

Application Instructions

Please submit

1. A cover letter addressing the position requirements listed above as well as the ways you might contribute to and further the College’s mission as a Jesuit, undergraduate liberal arts college and its core commitment to creating a community where every individual feels empowered to contribute their talents and perspectives.
2. A curriculum vitae .
3. A teaching statement (up to 3 pages) that addresses how your training and experiences have prepared you to teach in our introductory course (BIOL 162) and in an intermediate-level organismal biology course, with particular emphasis on how you utilize evidence-based teaching strategies to foster inclusive, high-belonging classroom environments.
4. A research statement (up to 3 pages) that contextualizes your research for a broad Biology department, provides future plans and describes strategies for undergraduate involvement.

5. Three confidential letters of recommendation will be solicited from applicants selected for Zoom interviews in late September. We will also request at this time either unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts, or a list of undergraduate and graduate courses taken of relevance to the position. Official transcripts will be required by the College for the candidate who accepts the position.

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For full consideration, please apply by September 10th. Initial interviews via Zoom will take place in October and campus visits for finalists will take place in November. Questions about this search may be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Julia Paxson, [email protected] .

The Provost’s Office supports the Association of American Universities’ principles on preventing sexual harassment in academia. Accordingly, all finalists will be asked to attest that they are not currently under investigation for sexual misconduct and that there are no substantiated findings of sexual misconduct against them in any previous position—or, if such findings exist, to provide a full explanation. The candidate selected for an offer will also be asked to provide written consent for the release of personnel information from their prior employer.

For applicants who may require visa sponsorship: The College supports new faculty in pursuing an appropriate visa or other immigration status consistent with their qualifications and the responsibilities of the position. Because several pathways may be available, the College works with candidates who are offered positions to determine the most appropriate option. Please note, however, the College does not support H1-B visa petitions that are subject to the payment of an additional $100,000 fee. The College, where appropriate, will support H-1B petitions that are not subject to the $100,000 fee.