Biology Faculty (Open Rank)
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Florida Polytechnic University invites applications for a tenure-equivalent faculty position in Biology at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor, beginning August 2027.
Biology is one of the fastest-growing parts of Florida Poly. The department recently launched a B.S. in Biomedical Sciences, and students can pursue a six-year B.S./D.O. pathway with the Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine. This hire is part of a strategic expansion to support that growth. You will help build the program's foundation: strong introductory biology, a pre-health curriculum, and courses that support certificates in Pre-Health and Biomedical Device Development.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsibilities
Teach introductory biology and courses at all levels of the Biomedical Sciences curriculum
Develop and teach courses that support the Pre-Health and Biomedical Device Development certificates
Build a research program that involves undergraduates, with applied, industry, or clinical partners encouraged
Advise and mentor undergraduates
Contribute to department and University service
Minimum qualifications
Ph.D. in Biology or a closely related field, completed before the start date
Associate Professor: six years at the rank of Assistant Professor or equivalent
Professor: six years at the rank of Associate Professor or equivalent
Preferred qualifications
Evidence of effective undergraduate teaching, especially in introductory biology
Ability to teach broadly across the biology curriculum
Research or industry experience relevant to biomedical sciences or medical devices
Record or clear potential of externally funded, independent, or interdisciplinary applied research
Experience advising and mentoring undergraduates
Active participation in professional organizations
Ability to work across a campus where every colleague is in a STEM field
Key dates
Start date: August 2027
Full consideration: applications received by January 11, 2027. Review continues until the positions are filled.
About the department :
The department offers the common coursework for pre-health students, a junior-year design sequence, and introductory biology for students across the University.
How to apply
Apply through the Florida Polytechnic University Careers website. Upload each document below as a PDF in the Resume/CV field before continuing; once an application is submitted, it cannot be changed. Applications missing any of these documents will not be reviewed and the application will be dismissed as incomplete
Cover letter naming the position and rank you are applying for and explaining how your experience fits the role and Florida Poly's mission
Curriculum vitae with at least three professional references contact information
Teaching statement (up to two pages) describing your approach to teaching and evidence of its effectiveness
Research statement (up to two pages), for Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor applicants
Unofficial transcripts for all graduate degrees. Official transcripts are required upon hire. Degrees earned outside the United States require an equivalency evaluation from a certified credential evaluation service, submitted with the application
Compensation : Commensurate with experience and rank.
Visa Sponsorship: Per Florida State University System directives, all H1B visa sponsorship is on hold until further notice. The selected candidate must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of hire and maintain status throughout their employment.
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