Description
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, 2026. 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 Microbiology and other classes of their choosing, including but not limited to Microbial ecology, Genomics, Developmental Biology, Physiology, Cell Biology, Molecular Genetics, Immunology, and courses in their specialty area. 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. 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 December 1, 2025.
For additional information please contact: Patrick Ewanchuk, chair, Biology Department, Providence College, Providence, RI 02918-0001 or ewanchuk@providence.edu.
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 will 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 here (Download PDF reader).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Earned doctorate in the biological sciences or related field awarded by Fall 2026
Promise of scholarly productivity
Successful teaching experience in higher education
Commitment to inclusive pedagogy
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Postdoctoral research or teaching
Demonstrated success mentoring students
Demonstrated success engaging undergraduates in research
