Wilkes University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor appointment in the Department of Biology and Division of Engineering and Physics.
We seek a candidate with expertise in biophysics, biomechanics, or bioengineering, with the ability to teach and conduct research at the interface of biology and physics in an undergraduate setting. The appointment requires a Ph.D. in a relevant field, and postdoctoral experience is preferred.
The successful candidate will develop a strong research program involving undergraduates and will participate in a project to revise the curricula in physics and biology. Teaching responsibilities will include introductory physics and upper-level undergraduate courses in an area of expertise. A competitive startup package, supported with funding from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, is available.
Applicants should submit a letter of application, along with their CV, statements of teaching and research goals, and recent reprints (PDF) to: Wilkes University, Biophysics Assistant Professor Search, Reference # BIO004, P O Box 3924, Scranton, PA 18505-0924. Indicate the reference # on the envelope. To apply by email, send application materials to:eapply@wilkes.edu and indicate the reference # in the email subject line. Kindly arrange to have three letters of reference sent to the same address. Please include the reference # or the application will not be processed. Wilkes University is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff and student body. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Please submit all materials by November 23. For further information about this position, please contact the Chair of the search committee, Dr. William Terzaghi. Email address: william.terzaghi@wilkes.edu.
