Assistant Professor Cell Biology

Faculty - Tenure/Tenure Track

No

Regular

Day Shift (United States of America)

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University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

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As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.

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Department of Biological Sciences

https://biology.uark.edu/

The Department of Biological Sciences in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor Cell Biology to start in August 2026. This is a standard nine-month faculty appointment.

We seek candidates whose research addresses significant questions in cell biology, broadly defined. A Ph.D. in cell biology, or a related field, and demonstrated research accomplishments are expected. We prefer candidates that have relevant postdoctoral and that can become part of the Arkansas Integrative Metabolic Research Center (https://aimrc.uark.edu/) at the University of Arkansas, which offers unique opportunities for NIH funding, mentorship, and grant writing support. Successful candidates are expected to establish an extramurally funded research program, contribute to graduate and undergraduate education, and participate in service activities.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

• PhD in Cell Biology or a closely related field from an accredited institution of higher education

• A demonstrated record of research accomplishments

• Evidence of relevant postdoctoral experience

• Evidence of strong potential to become part of the Arkansas Integrative and Metabolic Research Center (https://aimrc.uark.edu/) at the University of Arkansas, which offers unique opportunities for NIH funding, mentorship, and grant writing support

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Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

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Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Statement of Research Philosophy, Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Proof of Veteran Status

Jeffrey Lewis, search committee chair, lewisja@uark.edu

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Completed applications received by November 1st, 2025, will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position.

For additional inquiries, please contact the search committee chair, Jeffrey Lewis, at lewisja@uark.edu.

Applicants must submit:
• a curriculum vitae,
• a cover letter/letter of application,
• a research statement addressing the prompt: Describe your past research accomplishments and plans for a future research program,
• a teaching and mentoring statement addressing the prompt: Describe your teaching and mentoring philosophies, experiences, and teaching interests, and
• a list of three professional references (name, title, email address, and phone number) willing to provide letters of recommendation if requested during the application process. Letters of recommendation will be requested only for candidates selected for interviews.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

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