Assistant Professor Cell Biology

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Type of Position:

Faculty - Tenure/Tenure TrackNo

Job Type:

RegularDay Shift (United States of America)Yes

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

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Department:

Department of Biological Scienceshttps://biology.uark.edu/

Summary of Job Duties:

The Department of Biological Sciences in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor Cell Biology to start in August 2026. This is a standard nine-month faculty appointment.

We seek candidates whose research addresses significant questions in cell biology, broadly defined. A Ph.D. in cell biology, or a related field, and demonstrated research accomplishments are expected. We prefer candidates that have relevant postdoctoral and that can become part of the Arkansas Integrative Metabolic Research Center (https://aimrc.uark.edu/) at the University of Arkansas, which offers unique opportunities for NIH funding, mentorship, and grant writing support. Successful candidates are expected to establish an extramurally funded research program, contribute to graduate and undergraduate education, and participate in service activities.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD in Cell Biology or a closely related field from an accredited institution of higher education

• A demonstrated record of research accomplishments

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of relevant postdoctoral experience

• Evidence of strong potential to become part of the Arkansas Integrative and Metabolic Research Center (https://aimrc.uark.edu/) at the University of Arkansas, which offers unique opportunities for NIH funding, mentorship, and grant writing support

Additional Information:

About the Department: 
The Department of Biological Sciences offers a supportive environment that consists of 34 tenured or tenure-track faculty members conducting research and teaching in the areas of cell biology, genetics, developmental biology, biomedical & health sciences, genomics, microbiology, neurobiology, ecology, and evolutionary biology. More information about the department can be found at: https://fulbright.uark.edu/departments/biology/. We encourage applicants to explore the broad spectrum of research programs led by our faculty. (https://biology.uark.edu/research. There are additional opportunities for collaboration and graduate recruitment through the Cell and Molecular Biology program (http://cell.uark.edu), Statistics and Analytics program (https://statistics-analytics.uark.edu/index.php), and Center for Advanced Spatial Technologies (https://cast.uark.edu). The Arkansas High Performance Computing Center provides state-of-the-art computing resources.

About the Arkansas Metabolic Research Center: 
Successful applicants can also participate in the Arkansas Integrative Metabolic Research Center (https://aimrc.uark.edu/) at the University of Arkansas, which offers unique opportunities for NIH funding, mentorship, and grant writing support.

Duties will include:
•    40% Teaching
•    40% Research
•    20% Service

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Statement of Research Philosophy, Statement of Teaching PhilosophyProof of Veteran StatusJeffrey Lewis, search committee chair, [email protected]

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Special Instructions to Applicants:

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Completed applications received by November 1st, 2025, will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position.

For additional inquiries, please contact the search committee chair, Jeffrey Lewis, at [email protected].

Applicants must submit:
• a curriculum vitae,
• a cover letter/letter of application,
• a research statement addressing the prompt: Describe your past research accomplishments and plans for a future research program,
• a teaching and mentoring statement addressing the prompt: Describe your teaching and mentoring philosophies, experiences, and teaching interests, and
• a list of three professional references (name, title, email address, and phone number) willing to provide letters of recommendation if requested during the application process. Letters of recommendation will be requested only for candidates selected for interviews.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

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Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

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Frequent Physical Activity:

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Occasional Physical Activity:

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Benefits Eligible:

Yes