The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, located in Charleston, South Carolina, invites applications for a Tenure-Track position in Cell Biology at the level of Assistant Professor, beginning August 2025.
The Citadel is a fully accredited, public, comprehensive, co-educational college with a student body of about 2,300 undergraduate students who make up the South Carolina Corps of Cadets. Another 1,000 students attend The Citadel Graduate College, a civilian evening and online program that offers graduate and professional degrees in some departments. The biology department offers a BS degree in biology and various minors such as biochemistry and molecular biology.
Charleston is a culturally rich coastal city, providing numerous opportunities for boating, biking, surfing, and running, including the nationally popular annual run over the Arthur Ravenel Jr. bridge. The area hosts numerous historic sites and buildings, the nation’s first natural history museum, Fort Sumter and other historic military installations, a highly acclaimed symphony, a vibrant culinary scene, and professional sports teams including the River Dogs minor league baseball team and the South Carolina Stingrays professional hockey team. It is a great place to live and work.
Position Responsibilities: Teaching responsibilities primarily include undergraduate instruction in Cell Biology and Introductory Biology, and additional course experience within the individual’s area of expertise (e.g. Developmental Biology, Immunology, etc.) is desirable. The faculty member will also be expected to teach in the college’s general education curriculum. A normal teaching load is twelve credit hours per semester. Other responsibilities include mentoring students in research, contributing to curriculum development and revision, participating in faculty governance, and performing service to the institution.
The candidate is also expected to achieve and maintain scholarly productivity consistent with departmental and college-wide policies for tenure and promotion. There are opportunities for collaborative research with local, state, and federal agencies; including the Medical University of South Carolina, NOAA, and South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. Citadel faculty may also be nominated to serve as graduate research faculty for the College of Charleston’s MS programs in Marine Biology and Environmental and Sustainability Studies. The Citadel supports faculty scholarship and professional development through internal funding for research, development, and travel. Research laboratory space and modest startup funds are available.
Minimum Qualifications: Applicants should possess a doctoral degree in cell biology or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
Preferred Qualifications: Prior teaching experience and demonstrated excellence in undergraduate instruction along with evidence of mentoring and engaging undergraduates in research is preferred.
Application Requirements: In addition to the online application, interested candidates should supply a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements of teaching and research interests, and names, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of three references.
The Citadel is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
Benefits of Working at The Citadel
- Extensive Health Plans
- Great Retirement Options
- Tuition Waiver Program
- Tuition Exchange Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Discounts
- Isle of Palms Beach Club
- Swain Family Boat Center
- Community Service Opportunities
- Read more about our benefits, on our HR website
Application review will begin January 15, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.
