Assistant Professor, Tenure Track - The Department of Biology & Biotechnology at Worcester Polytechnic Institute

JOB TITLE

Assistant Professor, Tenure Track - The Department of Biology & Biotechnology at Worcester Polytechnic Institute

LOCATION

Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME

Biology & Biotechnology Department

DIVISION NAME

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Department of Biology and Biotechnology at Worcester Polytechnic Institute invites applications for a full-time tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025.

We seek outstanding applicants who will enhance and complement the strengths of the Department in cell and molecular biology, modeling, microbiology, genomics, neurobiology, and imaging, to address questions relevant to biological applications.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Biology or a related field (e.g., Molecular and Cellular Biology, Genetics, Bioinformatics, etc.), substantial postdoctoral experience, and a record of excellence in research as demonstrated by publications in top-ranked and field-relevant academic journals. Research excellence will be evaluated commensurate with the career stage of the candidate, taking into consideration the life trajectory and any special circumstances (e.g., career interruptions) as outlined in the submitted materials. The successful candidate will be expected to pursue vigorous, innovative, and independent internationally recognized research and to establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program.

In addition, we expect a commitment to teaching and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students. This will be demonstrated by strong endorsements from referees, and any teaching experience and accomplishments highlighted as part of the teaching statement.

We seek candidates whose research, teaching, and service plans and efforts align with WPI’s commitment to promotion of a respectful, just, and collegial learning and working environment.

Applicants must submit the following:

Cover letter

Curriculum vitae (including a link to a Google Scholar profile or similar)

Research statement outlining current and future research interests, and describing how undergraduate students would engage in the proposed research (3 pages)

Teaching statement that includes a statement of teaching philosophy and a summary of teaching and mentoring experience (2 pages)

Personal statement describing how the applicant’s lived experiences have informed their values, priorities, and career goals (1 page)

Names and contact information of three references (do not send letters).

Interdisciplinary, project-based education, with the NAE’s Bernard M. Gordon prize for Innovation in Engineering and Technology Education.

Faculty who successfully balance teaching and research, with a #1 ranking by the Wall Street Journal.

Faculty satisfaction with interdisciplinary work, mentoring, and collaboration, with a #1 ranking among peer institutions by the 2021 COACHE Faculty Job Satisfaction Survey.

Worcester is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city, home to the WooSox, convenient to Boston and outdoor recreation opportunities, and is a family-friendly place to work and live.

Review of applications will begin on Dec. 15, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

FLSA STATUS

United States of America (Exempt)

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively seeks to increase the diversity of its workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals with​ diverse backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.