Assistant Professor of Molecular Biology, Genomics, or Bioinformatics
Louisiana State University · Posted Jul 17, 2026
- Alexandria, Louisiana, United States
- Full-time · Associate
Assistant Professor in Molecular Biology, Genomics, Bioinformatics, or a closely related field, responsible for undergraduate instruction, research program development, and academic service.
Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate lecture and laboratory courses in Molecular Biology, Genomics, Bioinformatics, Cell Biology, and other courses consistent with departmental needs and the candidate's expertise.
- Develop and maintain an active scholarly research program that engages undergraduate students.
- Provide academic advising, mentoring, and support to students through regular office hours and other communication channels.
- Develop and deliver high-quality instruction using effective and innovative teaching practices.
- Participate in curriculum development, assessment activities, accreditation efforts, and program review.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Genomics, Bioinformatics, Genetics, Cell Biology, Computational Biology, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution
- Nice to have: teaching undergraduate courses and laboratories in molecular biology, genetics, genomics, or bioinformatics
- Nice to have: experience involving undergraduate students in research activities
- Nice to have: experience with online or hybrid instruction