The Biology Department at Hanover College invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor with specialization in cell and/or microbiology to start August 2025.A Ph.D. in Biology or a related field is required; A.B.D. will be considered, but degree must be earned prior to the start date. Undergraduate teaching experience is preferred.The successful candidate will teach Cell Biology (upper-level), Microbiology, introductory sequence courses for majors with the potential to develop an upper-level course of their choosing based on specialization (e.g., Immunology, Virology, Parasitology). Applicants with experience working with eukaryotic organisms are strongly encouraged to apply and preference will be for an individual using cellular techniques in their research.The successful candidate will join a thriving and growing academic department committed to student-centered teaching and research.In addition to teaching, applicants are expected to academically advise and mentor students and should demonstrate the potential to develop a research program at Hanover College that is inclusive of undergraduates in a liberal arts environment. Successful candidates must be committed to working with diverse student and community populations.The Biology Department is outfitted with necessary equipment to perform basic and advanced studies with students including cell culture (plate reader, shaking incubator, CO2 incubator), NanoDrop spectrophotometer, gel documentation apparatus, micropipettes, western blot apparatuses, and stereo, compound, fluorescent, and inverted microscopes.Selection will be based on each candidate's record of previous accomplishments relevant to these responsibilities, their potential for outstanding future contributions, and their potential to advance the institution's goal of creating a positive and inclusive campus climate of equity and diversity. Review of applicants will begin immediately. Please submit materials by October 25, 2024 for best consideration.

To Apply

Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Electronic applications should include application letter, curriculum vita, statements of teaching and research interest, contact information for three professional references, and copies of transcripts. Questions may be addressed to Dr. Darrin Rubino, Chair, Biology Search atfacultysearch@hanover.edu. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. To apply and upload documents, visithttps://hanover.hirecentric.com/jobsearch/. For more information, seehttps://www.hanover.edu/about/employment.

About Hanover College

Hanover College is a premier, nationally recognized liberal arts institution that has core strengths in the natural and life sciences, education, and business. Founded in 1827, Hanover is Indiana's oldest private, four-year college and sits on a beautiful 650-acre campus overlooking the Ohio River. Hanover's 1200 undergraduate and graduate students participate in a distinctive intellectual, challenging, and supportive community whose members value transformative learning, meaningful service, and lifelong inquiry. The College's students are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning and lives and nurtured to develop each individual's unique abilities to their highest level. Hanover is situated just west of historic Madison, IN. Once a major river port for the state, Madison (population 12,000) has maintained its sense of 19th century heritage with 133 city blocks on the National Register of Historic Places, designating it as the state's largest historic district. In 2024,Historic Madison Indiana was named #1 Small Town in the Midwest by USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards

Hanover College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing an inclusive, welcoming, and diverse college environment. The students, faculty, staff, and trustees of Hanover College are committed to providing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive campus so that all feel welcome to seek academic, personal, and moral growth within a community that is safe, challenging, and responsive. We embrace diversity in recruiting and retaining students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds regardless of age, race, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, marital status, political viewpoint, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status. We recognize that our definition of diversity must be inclusive, porous in its boundaries and ever evolving, changing as our campus, our society, and our vision of the world changes. It must also create a safe space for the discussion and debate of well-reasoned, thoughtful, and constructive ideas of all kinds. We strive to practice respect, compassion, and understanding for one another, so that all may participate in the open and free exchange of ideas necessary for a meaningful education and a successful democracy.