Job description
Position Information
Position Title
Assistant Professor, Biology
Job Category
Faculty
Employment Status
Full-time
Tenure Status of Position
Tenure Track (TT)
Job Description
The Department of Natural Sciences at Shawnee State University invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Biology position, beginning Fall 2023. Teaching duties will include General Biology as well as upper-level organismal biology courses. Preference will be given to those candidates with significant prior teaching experience, and the potential for developing a research program involving undergraduate students. Other duties may include institutional, departmental, and community service as well as student advising.
Minimum Qualifications
A doctorate degree or other terminal degree in biology, zoology, or other relevant discipline. ABD will be considered, but terminal degree must be completed by time of appointment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience teaching at the undergraduate level.
- An interest in engaging undergraduates in meaningful research experiences.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Institutional statement
SSU
seeks individuals who share our commitment to students as our first priority.
AA/EOE Statement
Shawnee State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against any individual because of race, color, genetic information, religion, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or military status.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number FAC-P123 Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 08/21/2023 Position End Date Open Date 09/28/2022 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
The search committee will review applications until the position is filled.
For best consideration, applications should be submitted by November 3rd, 2022. Only online applications will be accepted.
Complete your application by clicking the Apply for this Job link above and include:
- a cover letter addressed to Dr. Kimberly Inman, Interim Dean, College of Arts & Sciences, specifically addressing how your qualifications meet the posted minimum requirements of the position;
- a CV;
- academic transcripts from all higher education institutions attended (official transcripts will be requested prior to hiring);
- a 1 to 2-page statement of teaching philosophy;
- a 1 to 2-page statement of research experience and interests;
- in the professional references section of your application, enter a minimum of three references who can confirm your experience and abilities to perform the responsibilities of this position. The references you provide will receive an email containing a unique link that allows them to upload your reference letter confidentially. Reference letters should be addressed to Dr. Kimberly Inman, Interim Dean, College of Arts & Sciences;
Candidates invited for an on-campus interview will be required to present a teaching demonstration of their instructional abilities. Specific questions regarding this position may be directed to Professor Jennifer Napper at jnapper@shawnee.edu.
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