Associate Professor of Biology Jobs
Associate Professor of Biology jobs are open across research universities, liberal arts colleges, and community colleges, in specializations from cell biology and ecology to molecular genetics, at every level from non-tenure-track lecturer to tenured associate rank. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Required Application Materials
A single PDF or Word document containing a resume, letter of interest, and a list of the names and contact information for three (3) professional references is required to apply.
Important Instructions:
When prompted to upload your “resume”, upload your combined documents as one file.
- Please do not upload documents to “Cover Letter” or “References”.
If the required application materials were not uploaded at the “resume” prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file.
Job Summary
The faculty position will be responsible for maintaining externally funded scholarly research programs within the goals of the Department, School and Institution. The position will cooperate with researchers in the Department of Cellular and Molecular Biology and throughout the Institution to facilitate research activities.
This is an open rank hire. The position’s faculty rank and tenure status and/or track appointment will be dependent on qualifications.
Major Responsibilities/Duties/Critical Tasks
- Develop relevant new ideas and procedures applicable to their area of scientific research to position for extramural funding.
- Apply for and obtain external funding to support research activities.
- Develop manuscripts and presentations for national and international journals.
- Participate actively in research department seminars and meetings.
- Carry out the role of supervisor, when assigned.
- Carry out professional duties and responsibilities with the overall research community commensurate with rank (e.g. Institutional committee service, national journal and grant reviews, editorial boards, etc.).
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Education/Experience
Ph.D. and/or other equivalent doctoral degree.
Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work with confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
- Effective time management, logical problem solving, and analytical skills with demonstrated attention to detail.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize various tasks.
- Ability to follow safe hazardous material handling procedures.
About The University of Texas at Tyler and UT Tyler Health Science Center
The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 14 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls more than 11,000 students across four academic colleges and four schools.
Designated an R2 research institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, UT Tyler supports our surrounding region through innovation intended to uplift communities, spearhead sustainability initiatives, preserve ecosystems and support entrepreneurship. UT Tyler has the highest Carnegie classification in East Texas.
Providing exceptional patient care, comprehensive education and innovative research, The University of Texas at Tyler Health Science Center and UT Health East Texas combine to serve as the university medical center for Northeast Texas and beyond.
For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about.
Why work for UT Tyler? Find out more: Why Work for UT Tyler?
Additional Information
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
For more information regarding benefits offered by UT Tyler, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/offices/human-resources/employees/benefits.
Clinical Position Requirements
Clinical positions may be required to complete a pre-employment health screening, following a contingent job offer, to determine whether they possess the physical capabilities needed to safely fulfill the specific demands of the position. Additionally, clinical positions require compliance with the University’s Vaccine Preventable Disease Policy.
EEO Statement
The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Required Application Materials
A single PDF or Word document containing a resume, letter of interest, and a list of the names and contact information for three (3) professional references is required to apply.
Important Instructions:
When prompted to upload your “resume”, upload your combined documents as one file.
- Please do not upload documents to “Cover Letter” or “References”.
If the required application materials were not uploaded at the “resume” prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file.
Job Summary
The faculty position will be responsible for maintaining externally funded scholarly research programs within the goals of the Department, School and Institution. The position will cooperate with researchers in the Department of Cellular and Molecular Biology and throughout the Institution to facilitate research activities.
This is an open rank hire. The position’s faculty rank and tenure status and/or track appointment will be dependent on qualifications.
Major Responsibilities/Duties/Critical Tasks
- Develop relevant new ideas and procedures applicable to their area of scientific research to position for extramural funding.
- Apply for and obtain external funding to support research activities.
- Develop manuscripts and presentations for national and international journals.
- Participate actively in research department seminars and meetings.
- Carry out the role of supervisor, when assigned.
- Carry out professional duties and responsibilities with the overall research community commensurate with rank (e.g. Institutional committee service, national journal and grant reviews, editorial boards, etc.).
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Education/Experience
Ph.D. and/or other equivalent doctoral degree.
Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work with confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
- Effective time management, logical problem solving, and analytical skills with demonstrated attention to detail.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize various tasks.
- Ability to follow safe hazardous material handling procedures.
About The University of Texas at Tyler and UT Tyler Health Science Center
The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 14 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls more than 11,000 students across four academic colleges and four schools.
Designated an R2 research institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, UT Tyler supports our surrounding region through innovation intended to uplift communities, spearhead sustainability initiatives, preserve ecosystems and support entrepreneurship. UT Tyler has the highest Carnegie classification in East Texas.
Providing exceptional patient care, comprehensive education and innovative research, The University of Texas at Tyler Health Science Center and UT Health East Texas combine to serve as the university medical center for Northeast Texas and beyond.
For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about.
Why work for UT Tyler? Find out more: Why Work for UT Tyler?
Additional Information
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
For more information regarding benefits offered by UT Tyler, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/offices/human-resources/employees/benefits.
Clinical Position Requirements
Clinical positions may be required to complete a pre-employment health screening, following a contingent job offer, to determine whether they possess the physical capabilities needed to safely fulfill the specific demands of the position. Additionally, clinical positions require compliance with the University’s Vaccine Preventable Disease Policy.
EEO Statement
The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in associate professor of biology jobs.
- PhD in biology, ecology, molecular biology, or a closely related field required
- Active peer-reviewed publication record demonstrating independent research productivity
- Demonstrated ability to secure or strong potential for external grant funding
- Experience teaching undergraduate and graduate biology courses as instructor of record
- Evidence of mentoring undergraduate or graduate research students
- Proficiency with laboratory techniques relevant to the department's core research areas
Tips for Your Associate Professor of Biology Job Search
Tailor your teaching and research statements
Most associate professor of biology postings require a teaching philosophy and research statement as separate documents. Customize each for the institution's mission, emphasizing undergraduate mentorship at teaching-focused schools and grant activity at research universities.
Highlight your publication record by impact
Search committees scan CVs quickly, so lead your publications section with peer-reviewed journal articles in high-impact outlets. Group conference papers, book chapters, and preprints separately so reviewers aren't left guessing what has been fully vetted.
Apply early to roles that fit
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Network inside disciplinary societies before applying
Many associate professor of biology searches are quietly informally circulated through the Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology, the Ecological Society of America, or the American Society for Cell Biology before the job ad goes live. Attending annual meetings puts you in front of search committee members early.
Prepare a job talk that speaks to two audiences
Your campus interview job talk must land with both specialists in your subfield and colleagues from adjacent areas like genetics, physiology, or environmental science. Open with a broad framing question, then drill into your data, and close with future directions that invite collaboration.
Negotiate startup funds and lab space, not just salary
When you receive an offer, the most consequential items for an associate professor of biology are often startup package size, guaranteed lab square footage, and teaching load in year one. Ask for the offer in writing and request time to review before responding.
Associate Professor of Biology Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most associate professor of biologys?
The companies hiring the most associate professor of biologys right now include Indiana University, University of Miami, and Kennesaw State University, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Openings are distributed across research universities, regional comprehensive institutions, and community colleges.
How many associate professor of biology jobs are remote?
About 21% of associate professor of biology openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most positions require on-campus teaching, lab supervision, and committee service. Online-only or hybrid arrangements are most common in adjunct, visiting, or continuing education roles rather than tenure-track or tenured associate professor positions.
How do you become a associate professor of biology?
You typically earn a PhD in biology or a closely related discipline, complete one or more postdoctoral research fellowships to build an independent publication record, and then apply for faculty positions. Securing extramural grant funding, mentoring students, and demonstrating teaching effectiveness during the postdoc years strengthen your candidacy for associate professor roles at research-intensive and teaching-focused institutions alike.
Can you get hired as an associate professor of biology with limited faculty experience?
Some institutions, particularly those emphasizing research output, will hire candidates directly from a postdoc into a tenure-track assistant professor role and promote from within to associate rank, so little prior faculty experience is not always disqualifying. Positions at community colleges or in professional practice programs occasionally accept candidates with strong industry or clinical backgrounds in lieu of a traditional academic trajectory, especially in applied areas like biotechnology or environmental consulting.
What does the associate professor of biology interview process look like?
Most searches begin with a brief screening call or video interview with the search committee, followed by a full campus visit for finalists. The campus visit typically includes a research job talk open to the department, a separate teaching demonstration or chalk talk on future research plans, one-on-one meetings with faculty and graduate students, a meeting with the department chair, and sometimes a session with the dean. The process from application close to offer can take several months.
Where can I find and apply to associate professor of biology jobs?
You can find and apply to associate professor of biology jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from colleges, universities, and research institutions across the United States. Find roles that match your specialization and career stage, then apply directly to each listing from the job page.
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