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Applicants must apply on the Salem State Career site to be considered.
Overview
The biology department invites applications for a full-time, tenure track faculty position in cell biology and biochemistry to begin September 2027. We seek a colleague who encourages student learning through innovative pedagogy and who has expertise in contemporary methods in cell biology and biochemistry. The successful candidate will have primary teaching responsibility in Cell Biology (a foundational course for majors), upper-level Biological Chemistry with a laboratory, and the opportunity to teach introductory biology. The ideal candidate will have plans for engaging undergraduate students in course-based and/or mentored research opportunities.
We seek a collaborative colleague who cares deeply about supporting students and preparing future scientists and STEM professionals. Biology faculty are actively involved in departmental initiatives related to curriculum and assessment, student career preparation and professional development, and campus-wide committees. Biology faculty advise students in general biology and in specialized options focused on Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Marine Biology and Aquaculture, and Environmental Biology. In addition, the department teaches scientific reasoning courses for the General Education program and lab sciences support courses for allied health and sports and movement sciences departments.
What makes Salem State University distinctive isn't just what happens in our classrooms. It's who's in them. Our students are ambitious, diverse and often the first in their families to pursue higher education. Our faculty rise to meet that with rigorous scholarship, thoughtful teaching and a genuine investment in student growth. We're the Commonwealth's Civic Engagement University and a proud Hispanic and Minority-Serving Institution, designations we've earned and take seriously. If you're looking for a collegial academic home where your work truly matters, Salem State delivers.
Duties and Responsibilities
Candidatesare required to perform duties in accordance with the MSCA contract . Duties include teaching, advising, scholarship and contributions to continuously improvethe department and university. The standard teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester. The position is subject to available funding.
***DO NOT APPLY ON MASSCAREERS.***
*** Applications submitted on MassCareers will not be considered.***
Applicants must apply on the Salem State Career site to be considered.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in a relevant discipline (e.g., cell biology, biochemistry)
• Experience teaching at the college/university level
• Demonstrated interest to involve undergraduates in research both inside and outside the classroom using shared research spaces in the department
• Experience with engaging and inclusive pedagogies in lectures, lab, and/or online modalities

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive teaching and mentoring practices that support the success of undergraduates from a variety of backgrounds and experiences
• Experience teaching both introductory and upper-level courses
• Expertise in bioinformatics, biostatistics, or programming languages (e.g., R, python)
• Salem State University seeks faculty and librarians whose teaching, scholarship, and service will contribute to student success, academic excellence, and the university's public mission. We welcome candidates with demonstrated ability to work effectively with students from varied backgrounds and to support an inclusive learning environment. Applicants may describe relevant accomplishments in teaching, scholarship/research, service, and community-engaged work

Working Location
This is an onsite position in Salem, MA with on-campus, in-person responsibilities.
Application Instructions
***DO NOT APPLY ON MASSCAREERS.***Applications submitted on MassCareers will not be considered.***
Please apply online at Salem State Career sitethe and attach CV, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts.
Employment is contingent upon a completed background and CORI check satisfactory to the university.
This position is not eligible for H1B visa sponsorship.
EEO Statement
The university considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.
ADA Statement
Salem State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. For accommodation information or requests please email eo-hr@salemstate.edu .
Recruitment Agencies
Salem State University does not partner with or accept candidates from outside staffing agencies. All hiring is managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team.