Assistant Professor, Tenure Track - The Department of Biology & Biotechnology at Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Assistant Professor, Tenure Track - The Department of Biology & Biotechnology at Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Biology or a related field (e.g., Molecular and Cellular Biology, Genetics, Bioinformatics, etc. substantial postdoctoral experience, and a record of excellence in research as demonstrated by publications in top-ranked and field-relevant academic journals.

Research excellence will be evaluated commensurate with the career stage of the candidate, taking into consideration the life trajectory and any special circumstances (e. g., career interruptions) as outlined in the submitted materials. The successful candidate will be expected to pursue vigorous, innovative, and independent internationally recognized research and to establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program. In addition, we expect a commitment to teaching and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students. This will be demonstrated by strong endorsements from referees, and any teaching experience and accomplishments highlighted as part of the teaching statement. We seek candidates whose research, teaching, and service plans and efforts align with WPI's commitment to promotion of a respectful, just, and collegial learning and working environment. Applicants must submit the following :

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae (including a link to a Google Scholar profile or similar)
• Research statement outlining current and future research interests, and describing how undergraduate students would engage in the proposed research (3 pages)
• Teaching statement that includes a statement of teaching philosophy and a summary of teaching and mentoring experience (2 pages)
• Personal statement describing how the applicant's lived experiences have informed their values, priorities, and career goals (1 page)
• Names and contact information of three references (do not send letters).
• Interdisciplinary, project-based education, with the NAE's Bernard M. Gordon prize for Innovation in Engineering and Technology Education.
• Faculty who successfully balance teaching and research, with a #1 ranking by the Wall Street Journal.
• Faculty satisfaction with interdisciplinary work, mentoring, and collaboration, with a #1 ranking among peer institutions by the 2021 COACHE Faculty Job Satisfaction Survey.
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