Location: Williamstown,MA, USA
Biology Department
Description
The Biology Department at Williams College, a premier liberal arts college with a long-standing tradition of excellence in the sciences, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin July 2025. We are especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the intellectual vibrancy of the academic community through their research, teaching, and service, and who are committed to working effectively with a diverse student population.
We seek a broadly trained immunologist who will teach upper-level courses in immunology and in their area of specialty. Although all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, we prefer to see evidence of a strong background and advanced training in adaptive immunity. The candidate will also contribute to our introductory course in cellular and molecular biology and other core courses depending on their background. The individual will advise undergraduates in research and participate in interdisciplinary programs in biochemistry & molecular biology, and/or bioinformatics, genomics & proteomics. Typically, faculty members teach one course and two laboratory sections (or the equivalent) each semester and mentor undergraduate research projects.
Qualifications
We expect a vibrant research program that is attractive to extramural funding agencies and involves talented undergraduates, and start-up funds and internal funding for research are available. Specialized research facilities support imaging, cell culture, work with vertebrate animals, and instrumentation including mass spectrometry and flow cytometry. A Ph.D., postdoctoral experience, and a strong research record are required. We anticipate the appointment at the beginning assistant professor level. For more information on the Department of Biology and shared resources in the sciences, visit and Williams College also offers professional development opportunities through participation in the college's First3 program ( and in the NCFDD Faculty Success Program ( and support through the newly established Rice Center for Teaching (
Application Instructions
All applications should be submitted through Interfolio Email and paper applications will not be accepted. The application should include the following, each as an independent document: (1) a cover letter addressed to Professor Robert Savage (Chair, Biology Department), (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a concise statement of teaching philosophy, and (4) a concise description of research plans that includes details on undergraduate involvement. Your application should speak to your ability to work effectively with a broad student population that is diverse with regard to gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and religion. After an initial round of review, we will request three recommendation letters from those applicants who advance in the search. A 14-day turnaround time will be provided for those letters to be submitted. On-campus interviews will then be conducted in late October and early November. All offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background check. Further information is available here: Application deadline is September 15, 2024.
Williams College is a liberal arts institution located in the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts. The college has built its reputation on outstanding teaching and scholarship and on the academic excellence of its approximately 2,000 students. Please visit the Williams website (
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