Faculty Cluster Hire in Biology and Biochemistry

Posted on August 18,

Bowdoin College’s Department of Biology and Program of Biochemistry invite applications for two full-time, benefits-eligible, tenure-track faculty appointments at the Assistant Professor level (a cell biologist and a biochemist) and one full-time, benefits-eligible, lecturer-track faculty appointment, beginning July 1, 2025. For each position, a PhD is expected by the date of appointment.

Each position has a separate application. Please use the following links for more information about each position.  Candidates may apply to one or more positions.
Cell Biology Assistant Professor:https://careers.bowdoin.edu/postings/14468
Biochemistry Assistant Professor:https://careers.bowdoin.edu/postings/14469
(*We especially seek candidates whose research focuses on computational biochemistry and/or bioinformatics.)
Lecturer:https://careers.bowdoin.edu/postings/14530

Bowdoin College accepts only electronic submissions. Please visit the links above to submit the requested materials. Review of applications will begin September 9, 2024, and continue until the positions are filled.

The Bowdoin community warmly welcomes people of all backgrounds. We encourage applications from candidates who will enrich and contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity. We especially encourage people from historically excluded groups to apply. Accessibility during the application and interview stages, as well as once employed, is a priority of the College: https://www.bowdoin.edu/accessibility/index.html.

Support for teaching, grant-writing, digital initiatives, computing software, and community partnerships in courses is readily available to all faculty. The College also offers robust programming and resources for establishing and enhancing mentoring networks. 

Founded in 1794 on the Maine coast, Bowdoin is one of the oldest and most selective coeducational, residential liberal arts colleges in the country. Located in Brunswick, a 30-minute drive north of Portland, the College is in an area rich with natural beauty and year-round outdoor activities. Bowdoin’s reputation rests on the excellence of its faculty and students, intimate size, strong sense of community, and commitment to diversity (40% students of color, 7% international students and 18% first generation college students). Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.