Tenure Track Faculty Position in Molecular Biology

Position Title:

Tenure Track Faculty Position in Molecular Biology

Position Type:

Full time

Location:

Robert L Rooke Science Center - Biology

Categories:

Faculty Exempt

Job Summary:

Job Duties:

The Department of Biology at Bucknell University invites applications for an open-rank tenure-track faculty position in molecular biology to begin August 2027. We seek a committed scientist with the desire to engage with undergraduates in the classroom and the research laboratory. A Ph.D. is required. Postdoctoral experience is encouraged but not required. The successful candidate will demonstrate inclusive pedagogical practices, and cultural awareness in the classroom. Evidence of the candidate’s commitment to equity in both the classroom and in scholarly engagement must be included in the application materials. The position requires the ability and commitment to pursue a high-quality research program focused on mechanisms of molecular biology which integrates with one or more of the broader disciplines of cellular, organismal, ecological and evolutionary biology.

The successful candidate will have an annual 5-course teaching load that contributes to instruction at all levels of the Biology curriculum and also supports our commitment to the Cell Biology and Biochemistry program and the College Core Curriculum. The department is seeking an individual who will effectively teach an upper level molecular biology course with a lab, along with biology core courses. In addition, this individual will teach, on a rotating basis, a selection of the following: an upper-level biochemical methods course, an upper-level laboratory course of their choice, or university core curriculum classes such as Foundation Seminars or Integrated Perspectives courses. The University is committed to mentoring new faculty members and can provide support for course development. 

Bucknell’s College of Arts and Sciences is a nationally recognized leader in undergraduate education. The Biology Department provides an undergraduate education in a liberal arts context that features close interactions with a small student body. The department is committed to student-centered inclusive pedagogical approaches, high-impact activities that foster scientific development of students, and a community that supports diversity. We seek candidates who demonstrate excellence in reflective multicultural and inclusive teaching practices and who display a strong commitment to collaboration and interdisciplinarity.

Application materials should include four documents:

1. Cover letter,

2. Curriculum Vitae, 

3. A teaching statement addressing the applicant’s commitment to inclusive undergraduate teaching and the applicant’s ability to teach the courses mentioned above,

4. A research plan outlining the applicant’s intentions for scholarly work at Bucknell; the strongest statements will show how that work would engage a diverse student body.

Later in the interview process, candidates may be asked to provide contact information for at least three potential references so that the committee may request confidential letters of reference.

For additional information and to apply, please go to Bucknell’s career site (careers.bucknell.edu). For specific questions about the position, contact the search committee chair, Dr. Morgan Benowitz-Fredericks (zmbf001@bucknell.edu). Consideration of applications will begin on 28 September 2026 and continue until the position is filled. 

Bucknell University is a private, highly selective, unique national university where liberal arts and strong professional programs in engineering, business, education, and music complement each other.  

Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community.  We endeavor to enhance our capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings.  We encourage all individuals to apply and do not discriminate in admissions, employment, educational programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.

Bucknell is committed to supporting the teacher-scholar model of faculty development. The teaching load is five courses per year. With a student-faculty ratio of about 9:1, small class sizes are a hallmark of the Bucknell educational experience. The university sponsors a range of activities to support the development of its faculty, including a Teaching and Learning Center and generous research support and leave policies.

Bucknell is located in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, on the banks of the Susquehanna River. The Lewisburg area offers a combination of outdoor recreation opportunities and small-town amenities. In addition to the cultural and athletic events offered at the University and in town, the region offers strong schools and medical facilities, and an affordable cost of living. Bucknell is about three hours from Philadelphia, New York, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C.

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship in accordance with University policy. At this time, the University is only able to provide H-1B visa sponsorship for candidates currently residing in the U.S. with a valid, transferable visa status (e.g. H-1B, F-1, J-1). Bucknell is not currently in a position to initiate new H-1B petitions for candidates residing abroad

Benefits: 

Eligible full- and part-time employees are compensated beyond base salary through our total rewards package that includes (but is not limited to):

• Flexible scheduling options determined by role; 
• Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
• An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
• Full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for themselves. Additionally, full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for various tuition programs for their children. Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods.
• A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
• A myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID card

To learn more about Bucknell's benefits, click here! (*Eligibility criteria and waiting periods may apply.)

Inclusive Excellence:
Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community.  We endeavor to enhance our capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings.  We encourage all individuals to apply and do not discriminate in admissions, employment, educational programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.

E-Verify

Bucknell University participates with the United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) E-Verify program.  We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

For additional information regarding Bucknell's E-Verify requirements, please contact the office of Talent, Culture & Human Resources (570) 577-1631 or email hr@bucknell.edu.