Title
Assistant Professor of Biology (Genetics)
Tenure Track or Non Tenure Track
Tenure Track
Faculty Rank
Assistant Professor
Open Date
08/25/2026
Close Date
Full or Part Time
Full Time
Position Summary
The Biology Department at Trinity College (Hartford, CT) invites applications for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in fall 2027. We seek a broadly trained geneticist with a strong commitment to teaching a diverse student body and an active research program that incorporates undergraduate students. We welcome applicants across a broad range of subdisciplines including genomics, developmental, functional, and population genetics; as well as a wide range of organisms (e.g., Drosophila, Xenopus, S accharomyces, etc.). We also look to hire someone that engages with students and colleagues across a broad liberal arts environment.
The teaching responsibilities include introductory biology, an intermediate-level course in genetics with a lab, and an advanced course in the candidate’s area of expertise (such as cancer, cell, or developmental biology). Other teaching duties include non-majors science courses or first-year seminars. The teaching load is four courses per year for the first two years and five courses per year thereafter, with labs counting as full courses. The College offers a competitive salary and benefits, start-up funds, a one semester research leave every four years, summer support for undergraduate researchers, and travel funds to professional meetings.
Trinity is a highly selective, independent, nonsectarian liberal arts institution located in the capital city of Hartford, Connecticut. The college maintains a rigorous academic profile complemented by a vibrant co-curricular program. With more than 2,100 full-time undergraduate students, representing forty-three states and ninety-one countries, we consider our location in a culturally and socioeconomically diverse capital city to be among Trinity’s most distinctive assets; and we cultivate strong connections with our surrounding neighbors and with institutions and organizations throughout Hartford and the region. As a preeminent liberal arts college in an urban setting, Trinity College prepares students to be bold, independent thinkers who lead transformative lives.
Qualifications
Candidates should have a Ph.D. in biology or relevant field, post-doctoral and teaching experience.
Compensation
Competitive salary and benefits, plus start-up expense fund.
Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply, please submit a cover letter, CV, a graduate transcript, a teaching statement that includes your approach to engaging a diverse student body, a research statement that addresses how undergraduates will be incorporated your scholarly work, three representative research papers, and names of three references (who will be contacted upon submission) to https://trincoll.peopleadmin.com . Review of applications will begin on Oct 8, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Inquiries may be addressed to the Dept. Chair, Dr. Hebe Guardiola-Diaz ( hebe.guardioladiaz@trincoll.edu ).
Quick Link
https://trincoll.peopleadmin.com/postings/3768
Trinity College is an independent, nonsectarian liberal arts college for men and women, with approximately 2,200 undergraduate students and 200 faculty members, located in Hartford, Connecticut. Our Mission is “Engage. Connect. Transform.” As the preeminent liberal arts college in an urban setting, Trinity College prepares students to be bold, independent thinkers who lead transformative lives. Trinity is an actively engaged community of students, faculty and staff who work together to develop and sustain the intellectual and creative opportunities central to a first-class liberal arts education. Hartford, the state capital, provides many opportunities for cultural and social engagement.
The College is committed to building a representative and diverse faculty, administrative staff, and student body. Trinity is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Applicants with disabilities should request, in advance, any needed accommodation in order to participate in the application process.
For all faculty positions, completion of the Ph.D. or appropriate equivalent is expected. Candidates should have a strong commitment to undergraduate and interdisciplinary teaching in a liberal arts context, and a well-articulated plan for sustained research. Trinity is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and service.
