Employment Details
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| Posting ID: | 18083 |
| Position Title: | Tenured Associate/Full Professor in Biology |
| Category: | Tenure-track |
| Department: | Kravis Department of Integrated Sciences |
| Department URL: | https://www.cmc.edu/kravis-department-of-integrated-sciences |
| Description: | The Kravis Department of Integrated Sciences (KDIS) at Claremont McKenna College (CMC) invites applications for a tenured Professorship in Biology at the Associate or Full rank. We seek broadly trained integrative biology candidates whose research connects with one or more themes in our department (Health, Brain, and Planet). We are especially enthusiastic about candidates who apply interdisciplinary approaches that span multiple levels of analysis. Specific domain expertise can include, but is not limited, to cellular, molecular, and developmental biology, neuroscience, physiology, genomics, ecology, and evolution. The candidate’s research program is expected to include the application and/or development of computational approaches to study biological systems. The position will begin on July 1, 2027. The candidate must demonstrate evidence of a successful, active research program that involves undergraduate students, as evidenced by a track record of high-quality scholarship and a research statement that outlines a clear plan for continuing their research effort at CMC. The candidate must also demonstrate evidence of sustained excellence in teaching and mentoring through a thoughtful teaching statement and supporting evidence from prior teaching experiences. KDIS offers an innovative and transformational Integrated Sciences program that is organized around three challenges: Health (Genomics, Systems Biology, and Health), Brain (Brain, Learning, and Decision Sciences), and Planet (Climate, Energy, and the Environment). The KDIS faculty have a key role in developing and implementing a program that serves as an incubator for new approaches and fosters a culture of inclusion, creativity, and continuous improvement. We are seeking a senior level candidate with prior experience in developing and designing curriculum and incorporating innovative pedagogies in the classroom. The successful candidate will also mentor junior faculty, and demonstrate leadership in service to the college commensurate with rank. The teaching load at CMC is two courses per semester. The successful candidate will contribute to the continued development and teaching of an introductory course in biological principles (SCI 031LB) that will be taken by all Integrated Sciences majors and will include integration with the foundational curriculum in chemistry, physics, and computation. Additional teaching will include upper-division courses in the candidate’s area of expertise in support of the department’s three themes and/or a general education course taken by all CMC students that integrates science and computation (SCI 010L). Given the College’s commitment to cultivating an inclusive educational environment, we seek candidates who can demonstrate a commitment to teaching, mentoring, and inspiring students representing a broad range of socioeconomic backgrounds, political opinions, genders, races, ethnicities, nationalities, sexual orientations, and religions. Moreover, as part of its commitment to The Open Academy, the College values freedom of expression, viewpoint diversity, and constructive dialogue. Anticipated Annual Salary Range: $140,000 - $210,000 depending on rank and experience. Claremont McKenna College offers employee benefits that include health, dental, and vision plans; flexible spending accounts; health savings accounts; retirement benefits; basic and voluntary life insurance; dependent tuition remission; ride-share incentives; and more. |
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Applications should include:
Applicants must also submit the names and e-mail addresses of three references. References will be contacted during advanced stages of the application review after confirmation with the candidate. Please upload application materials at: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/32274. Review of complete applications will commence on September 4, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Preliminary interviews will be conducted via Zoom. Please contact the search committee chair, Prof. Shaun Lee (Shaun.Lee@claremontmckenna.edu) for more details on our biology curriculum or any other questions. Claremont McKenna College is a highly selective undergraduate institution ranked among the top liberal arts colleges nationally. It is part of The Claremont Colleges, which also includes Pomona College, Scripps College, Harvey Mudd College, Pitzer College, Claremont Graduate University, and Keck Graduate Institute. The Claremont Colleges consortium constitutes an academic community of more than 9,000 students. Claremont is located 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles. Claremont McKenna College is an equal opportunity employer. In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the College actively encourages applications from members of historically under-represented groups in higher education. |