Assistant Professor of Biology – Biology of Cancer

The Department of Biology at the College of Charleston invites applications for a tenure-track position in Biology of Cancer at the Assistant Professor level to begin August 2026. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Biology or a related field and a strong commitment to teaching and maintaining an active research program involving undergraduates and possibly graduate students. Preference will be given to candidates with teaching and post-doctoral experience, a strong publication record, prior experience with student mentoring, and potential for extramural funding.

We are particularly interested in candidates who will complement the strengths of existing biology faculty and whose study system is feasible for undergraduate research mentoring at the College of Charleston. The successful candidate will teach introductory and/or upper-level courses in genetics, cellular and/or molecular biology, and will have the opportunity to develop a course in their area of expertise. A typical semester load is 9 contact hours, where laboratories count as 3 contact hours.

The College of Charleston is a public liberal arts and sciences institution of 11,000 students, with undergraduate programs in Biology, Biomedicine, and Marine Biology, graduate programs in Marine Biology and Environmental Studies, and a commitment to excellence in teaching and research. The Rita Hollings Science Center is equipped with multiple faculty research laboratories and an animal holding facility. The Medical University of South Carolina is located a few blocks from the main campus and offers opportunities for research collaboration, particularly in biomedical and clinical research, and includes the Hollings Cancer Center (a National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center). Satellite College facilities include the 850+ acre Stono Preserve located 18 miles west of Charleston, SC, and the Grice Marine Laboratory, which is close to the downtown campus. There are numerous nearby natural areas, including Francis Marion National Forest, protected areas, and barrier islands, and ample opportunities exist to collaborate with researchers at neighboring research institutions, including MUSC, the Citadel, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, USC, Clemson Coastal Research and Education Center, and USDA Vegetable Lab. Information about the department is available at https://charleston.edu/biology/index.php

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, separate statements of teaching and research interests, up to three relevant publications, and names and contact information for three colleagues capable of providing a recommendation to https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/17382. Applicants should highlight their experience and approach to mentoring students in their cover letter and teaching statement. Questions regarding this position can be directed to Dr. Heather Fullerton, Search Committee Chair, at fullertonhe@cofc.edu. This is a nine-month appointment, with a competitive and commensurate salary based on experience and qualifications. Review of applications will begin December 15, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.

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