Job description
Job Number: PC00288
Conducted under the auspices of the Dominican Friars, Providence College is a Catholic, Dominican, liberal arts institution of higher education and a community committed to academic excellence in pursuit of the truth, growth in virtue, and service of God and neighbor. We seek candidates who can affirm and contribute to our mission.
Providence College is also an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a Beloved Community– an environment that reflects the rich diversity of the human family and is marked by justice, charity and the promotion of the common good and flourishing of all. We invite applications from qualified individuals who possess the experience, knowledge and commitment to develop the diverse learning environment envisioned as part of the Beloved Community. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. The College’s Non-Discrimination policy can be found Notice of Non-Discrimination (PDF document) (Download PDF reader)
Overview
The Department of Biology at Providence College in Providence, RI invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level, beginning August 1, 2027. We seek candidates who will hold a Ph. D. in the biological sciences and preferentially post-doctoral experience. Successful candidates are expected to develop and maintain an active research program with original scholarship and to demonstrate excellence in teaching and mentoring of undergraduate students. The successful candidate should be able to teach General Biology for biology majors, as well as one or more upper-level courses in their area of expertise, which may include Physiology, Developmental Biology, or Genetics and Genomics. The department has outstanding teaching and research facilities including a vivarium, a microscopy and bioimaging suite, a cell culture room, a new spinning disc confocal microscope, autoclave, freezers, common use molecular equipment, and dedicated wet labs for student/faculty research.
As the student body at Providence College grows increasingly diverse, we encourage applications from candidates who demonstrate a deep commitment to and proven ability in supporting the success of students from historically marginalized economic, social, and cultural groups.
Education and Experience
We seek candidates who will hold a Ph. D. in the biological sciences and preferentially post-doctoral experience.
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Providence College, a primarily undergraduate, liberal arts, Catholic institution of higher education conducted under the auspices of the Dominican Friars, seeks candidates who can affirm and contribute to its mission. The College is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment that supports all of its students, faculty, and staff. All members of the community share a responsibility for creating, maintaining, and developing a learning experience valuing differences and practicing inclusion. We invite applications from qualified individuals who possess the experience, knowledge, and commitment to work within a diverse learning environment. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Providence College is an equal opportunity employer.
How to apply
Applicants should apply online at the College’s career site at https://careers.providence.edu/ and submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a research statement. In the teaching statement, please include a section titled “Developing Paths to Student Success”, wherein you discuss your instructional approaches to helping undergraduate students define paths to success in the classroom. In the research statement, please include a section titled “Conducting Research at a Primarily Undergraduate Institution“, in which you discuss how you will adapt your research program to the undergraduate-centered focus of Providence College Biology. Review of applications will begin by Nov 1st, 2026.
For additional information please contact: Patrick Ewanchuk, Chair, Biology Department, Providence College, Providence, RI 02918-0001 or [email protected].
The salary range for this position is between $77,000-$87,000.
