Assistant Professor (Full-time, Tenure Track) - Biological Sciences

Assistant Professor (Full-time, Tenure Track) - Biological Sciences . Duquesne University: School of Science and Engineering . Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA . Position Number: 330356 The Department of Biological Sciences at Duquesne University, Pittsburgh PA, invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor.

Successful candidates will join a group of faculty members with expertise in cell biology, molecular biology, physiology, microbiology, evolutionary and ecological genetics, and neuroscience working within a collaborative research environment across departments and schools on campus. The department offers a Ph.D. program with university-supported graduate student funding. Additional information about the Department is available at http://www.duq.edu/biology. Duquesne University enrolls approximately 8,500 graduate and undergraduate students and is in downtown Pittsburgh, which is consistently ranked among the most livable cities in the United States, with numerous educational, cultural, and recreational opportunities.

Pittsburgh’s vibrant research community offers extensive opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborations with neighboring universities, medical centers, and museums. We seek a colleague with expertise in eukaryotic cell biology investigating fundamental cellular and molecular mechanisms relevant to human health, with a preference for research focused on vertebrate systems. Research programs may employ experimental, computational, or interdisciplinary approaches. Candidates should demonstrate scholarly productivity and either a record of obtaining external funding or strong potential to secure competitive support from agencies such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Defense (DoD), or other federal and foundation sponsors.

The University provides access to shared research resources, including an animal care facility, new confocal and epi-fluorescent microscopy instrumentation, additional imaging resources, DNA sequencing/analysis and other facilities that support biomedical research programs. Duquesne University is committed to the teacher-scholar model, which values excellence in both teaching and research. Teaching responsibilities will include introductory and upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses within the candidate's area of expertise. The successful applicant is expected to establish an active research program that provides meaningful research opportunities and mentorship for both Ph.D. and undergraduate students while contributing to the department's culture of scholarship, collaboration, and student-centered learning.

Competitive salary, start-up funding, and laboratory support will be provided. . Applicants must possess: a PhD, post-doctoral research experience, a record of research productivity commensurate with career stage, experience in grant writing and/or demonstrated potential to secure extramural funding, a commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching and student mentorship. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community. Ability and willingness to contribute to the Mission of the University and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University.

The Mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community. . Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume/CV, 1–2-page research statement, 1 page teaching philosophy and contact information for a minimum of three professional references. Review of applications will begin December 7, 2026, and continue until the search is concluded. Please direct questions about the position to [email protected].