Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences - Cell Biology (Northampton) Job at Smith College, Northampton, MA

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  • Smith College
  • Northampton, MA

Job Description

Smith College: Massachusetts: Department of Biological Sciences

Location

Northampton, MA

Open Date

Jul 14, 2025

Deadline

Sep 09, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

Smith College, a research college, is seeking a cell biologist with expertise in biochemistry to fill a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Biology beginning July 1, 2026.

A strong background in cell biological research and biochemistry of the cell, a PhD by the time of appointment, and a commitment to inclusive undergraduate education are essential; strong candidates will have postdoctoral experience. Teaching responsibilities will include the introductory Molecules, Cells, & Systems course, a foundational biochemistry course, and intermediate/advanced cell biology courses in the candidate's area of expertise. The chosen candidate must demonstrate a commitment to developing an active research program that incorporates undergraduate researchers. We seek applicants whose research interests complement and broaden the existing expertise in the Department of Biological Sciences and Program in Biochemistry . We welcome applicants working in any eukaryotic organism whose research uses experimental approaches in pursuit of basic and/or applied questions in modern cell biology. Candidates from groups underrepresented in the Biological Sciences are encouraged to apply.

Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is the largest women's college in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. Smith College offers opportunities to foster faculty success at every career stage, such as those listed here .

State-of-the-art resources at Smith include the Centers for Microscopy & Imaging , Mass Spectrometry , and Molecular Biology , along with a research greenhouse, Botanic Garden, an accredited animal care facility (with mammalian, amphibian, zebrafish and marine systems in place), and access to high-performance computational resources . The new faculty member will have opportunities to collaborate with Smith College's programs in Neuroscience, Exercise and Sport Studies, Engineering, and Statistics and Data Sciences. In addition, the Five College Consortium (comprising Smith, Amherst, Mount Holyoke, and Hampshire Colleges and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst) provides a rich intellectual and cultural life for faculty and students, as well as opportunities for collaborative research and mentoring of doctoral students.

Application Instructions

Submit application at 170354. Applications consist of a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a teaching statement (2 pg maximum), a research statement (3 pg maximum), the full contact information of three confidential references, and an inclusion statement (2 pg maximum). Semifinalists may be asked for additional materials. Please direct any questions about the position or the application process to Christine White-Ziegler (). Review begins August 28 with applications accepted until September 9, 2025.

Job Tags

Part time,

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