Seton Hall University, an archdiocesan Catholic institution founded in 1856, invites applications for a full-time tenure track professor at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences to start Fall 2025, pending final budgetary approval.

The Department of Biological Sciences is undergoing rapid growth and seeks to develop coursework and research in cancer biology and related fields.

The Department of Biological Sciences offers a diverse research environment including PhD/MS graduate programs, core facilities, and a collaborative environment. Additional information on the department and its research faculty is described here: https://www.shu.edu/biology/index.cfm

Duties and Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will develop a research program that involves both undergraduate and graduate students and can be externally funded. The position includes teaching biology major required courses, cancer focused courses, as well as graduate courses within their area of expertise. Faculty are also expected to mentor Graduate students’ research; offer experiential research opportunities with advising to undergraduate students; and provide services to the department, college, and university.

More specifically, the hire would be expected to (1) run a core biology courses & support the biology majors in all sciences; (2) increase the variety of upper-level bio-electives by offering courses such as cancer biology, cancer prevention, and/or cancer therapies (3) assist with educating, managing, mentoring, and advising the increased number of biology majors; (4) provide a cancer based research space for undergrads and graduate students; (5) and assist with all the day today activities that are important to a functional department
(6).

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Cancer sciences or related fields. Preferred candidates would have 2yrs of relevant postdoctoral training, a strong publication record, and previous teaching experience at the college level. (ABDs will be considered)

Desired Qualifications:

Applicants will be expected to establish and sustain an energetic, externally funded research program. The successful candidate will mentor graduate student research/projects and offer experiential research opportunities to undergraduate students.

The candidate will teach graduate and undergraduate students. Courses will include general biology major courses, upper-level biology major electives, as well as graduate courses in his/her area of expertise.

They will engage in service for the department, college, and university, including, but not limited to, committee work and undergraduate student advising.

Salary Grade:

FA01 - Faculty

Exempt/Nonexempt: Exempt

Physical Demands: General Office Environment

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Seton Hall University is committed to programs of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and the principles of affirmative action.