Employment Opportunities

Current Faculty Openings

Assistant Professor — Microbiome Science

The Department of Biological Sciences at Clemson University invites applications for two tenure-track assistant professors specializing in microbiome science. We welcome/encourage applications from prospective faculty from all areas of microbiome research, including but not limited to, human and animal health, agriculture, and the environment.

The department offers (B.A./B.S.) and graduate (M.S./Ph.D.) degrees in biological sciences and microbiology, and graduate degrees (M.S./Ph.D.) in environmental toxicology. In addition, the department offers an online, non-thesis M.S. in biological sciences for teachers and science educators interested in biological sciences. The successful candidates will inspire/enlighten our student body by contributing to the department's teaching mission.

The successful candidates will bring innovative and high-impact research programs to Clemson that complement and enhance existing departmental research strengths. Current faculty interests related to microbiome research include host-pathogen interactions, host-symbiont interactions, aquatic and soil ecosystems, and microbial interactions and functions during environmental change.

For full consideration, please apply by November 20, 2023 through Interfolio. Review of will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is August 2024. Inquiries should be directed to Vince Richards, chair of the search committee, vpricha@clemson.edu.

Lecturer or Senior Lecturer — Physiology/Biological Sciences

The Department of Biological Sciences at Clemson University invites applications for a nine-month, renewable, non-tenure track lecturer or senior lecturer position to begin August 15, 2024. We seek a candidate with interest and experience in teaching lecture and lab courses in vertebrate physiology, with emphasis on human physiology, exercise physiology, and other upper-division physiology courses in their area of expertise. Candidates with an interest in vertebrate anatomy and physiology from the cellular to organismal level are encouraged to apply. We invite candidates that promote engagement and foster inclusive excellence in the classroom.

Teaching responsibilities during the academic year would focus on delivery of in-person, large enrollment courses and labs. General expectations involve development and delivery of course content, laboratory coordination, assessment of students, use of the Learning Management System, assisting students during office hours and working collaboratively with colleagues to improve the learning experience for Clemson students.

There may be future opportunities to teach in other areas or in online courses for the online M.S. in Biological Sciences program. There are also opportunities to teach on-campus, online, or study abroad during the summer. Successful candidates will have a desire to join fully in the varied activities of our large department and to take on service responsibilities as they progress through the ranks.

For full consideration, applications should be submitted through Interfolio no later than January 15, 2024. Review will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries should be directed to Tammy McNutt-Scott, chair of the search committee, at tmcnutt@clemson.edu.

Lecturer or Senior Lecturer — Microbiology

The Department of Biological Sciences at Clemson University invites applications for a nine-month, renewable, non-tenure track lecturer or senior lecturer position to begin preferably, August 15, 2024. We seek a candidate with interest and experience in introductory microbiology, including a background in bacterial physiology and/or microbial ecology. We invite candidates that address engagement and encourage inclusivity in the classroom and the community.

Teaching responsibilities during the academic year would focus on delivery of in-person, medium to large enrollment courses primarily at the undergraduate level, including introductory microbiology with required laboratory, bacterial physiology and/or microbial ecology.

General expectations involve development and delivery of course content, laboratory coordination, assessment of students, use of Canvas learning management system, assisting students during office hours, and working collaboratively with colleagues to improve the learning experience for Clemson students. There may be future opportunities to teach in other areas or in online courses for the online M.S. in Biological Sciences program. There are also opportunities to teach on-campus, online, or study abroad during the summer.

Successful candidates will have a desire to join fully in the varied activities of our large department and to take on service responsibilities as they progress through the ranks. The department supports faculty development at all ranks and tracks. Promotion through the three levels of lecturer ranks — lecturer, senior lecturer, principal lecturer — is expected. 

For full consideration, please apply by January 31, 2024, through Interfolio. Inquiries should be directed to Krista Rudolph, chair of the search committee, at krudolp@clemson.edu.

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