Muhlenberg College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Biology, beginning August 2025. The successful candidate will support instruction and research in our interdisciplinary Biochemistry Program. The science departments at Muhlenberg are a welcoming community of students, staff, and faculty who are dedicated to undergraduate intellectual growth. We are committed to hiring and supporting faculty who can contribute to the development of a culturally diverse community through their teaching, scholarship, and service. The successful candidate will be student-centered and dedicated to diversity-affirming teaching and research in a liberal arts undergraduate environment.

Applicants should have a PhD in a relevant discipline, and demonstrated teaching experience. Post-doctoral experience is preferred. Successful completion of satisfactory background checks is also required.

For more information about our departments visit https://www.muhlenberg.edu/academics/biology/ and https://www.muhlenberg.edu/academics/chemistry/.

The standard teaching load is equivalent to three courses per semester,  including sections of an intermediate-level Biochemistry course, with lab, each semester, and additional courses to serve biology and biochemistry majors, as well as the general academic curriculum. The successful candidate will have their own office and research laboratory, as well as access to shared equipment and resources of the Biology and Chemistry Departments. In addition, the Muhlenberg Center for Teaching and Learning offers a range of programs in support of faculty, including pedagogical workshops, support for meaningful classroom experimentation, and facilitated interdisciplinary collaboration.

Muhlenberg offers a highly competitive benefits package, including but not limited to, generous holidays, sick leave, paid parental leave, Life Sports Center membership, tuition opportunities at the undergraduate and graduate level, medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending plans, College-provided short-and long-term disability, an employee assistance program, life insurance, and retirement. Waiting periods may apply. Relocation assistance is available for this position. In addition, as a 501(c)(3) non-profit institution, Muhlenberg is a qualifying employer under the federal government’s Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

The College & Surrounding Area: Founded in 1848, Muhlenberg College is a private, residential, liberal arts college offering baccalaureate and graduate programs. At Muhlenberg, we are committed to a campus community that ensures students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel welcome, respected, valued and included. The College provides an intensely challenging, supportive environment centered around a rigorous academic curriculum designed to prepare students for lives of leadership and  meaning in a dynamic, global society. The academic program is amplified by a range of innovative programming: comprehensive and intentional residence-life programming, expansive experiential learning requirements, and an innovative coaching program designed to maximize every student’s performance and potential.

Part of eastern Pennsylvania’s scenic Lehigh Valley, Allentown is a diverse city of 125,000, Pennsylvania’s third-largest, located just 60 miles north of Philadelphia and 90 miles west of New York City. The Lehigh Valley, which also includes neighboring cities Bethlehem and Easton, is one of the fastest growing regions in the state and the Northeast, leading Pennsylvania in population growth for people aged 18–34. Home to a vibrant arts scene, extensive parks and recreational opportunities, a rich blend of diverse cuisine, and so much more, visit Life in the Lehigh Valley | Muhlenberg College and check out Allentown here.

Application Materials: For best consideration, apply by October 1. Application review will continue until the position is filled. Complete applications should be uploaded as one PDF document. A complete application includes: 1) a letter of application describing your interest in the position; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a teaching statement describing your experience and teaching philosophy; 4) a statement of research interests; 5) a separate statement summarizing professional experiences and capacities that prepare you to contribute to our diversity, equity, and inclusion goals (see DEIB Initiatives); and 6) contact information for three professional references. To initiate your application, visit https://www.muhlenberg.edu/offices/hr/jobs.html.

Please send any questions about this position to the search chair, Dr. Bruce Wightman, at brucewightman@muhlenberg.edu. Inquiries regarding Muhlenberg’s Workday Career Portal may be directed to hr@muhlenberg.edu

An equal opportunity employer, Muhlenberg College is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding faculty and staff from racial and ethnic groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in higher education. Please visit our Diversity & Inclusion page for additional information about Muhlenberg's commitment to supporting a diverse and inclusive community.

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