Assistant Professor - Microbiology
- Employer
- University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez
- Location
- Puerto Rico
- Salary
- $62,256.00 - $62,256.00
- Date posted
- Dec 23, 2020
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Science, Technology & Mathematics, Biology & Life Sciences, Other Science & Technology
- Employment Level
- Tenured/Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
The selected candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses that could include, but are not limited to: General Microbiology, Industrial Microbiology, Clinical Microbiology, and Food Microbiology.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Doctoral degree in Microbiology from an accredited institution or completion of all requirements by date of hire. Must demonstrate the potential for excellence in teaching and research. Effective oral and written communication skills in Spanish or English. Bilingual candidates are preferred.
DUTIES
The selected candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses according to departmental needs. Courses could include, but are not limited to: General Microbiology, Industrial Microbiology, Clinical Microbiology, and Food Microbiology. The candidate should design and develop new courses in the area of expertise or adopt previously created ones that are not currently offered. Other responsibilities include coordinating teaching laboratories, attending faculty and departmental meetings, active participation in departmental committees, and developing a successful, externally funded research program in the required area of expertise. External funds, when obtained, will allow eligibility for release time during the academic year to a maximum of half the teaching load (6 cr./hrs. out of a minimum of 12 credits per semester). Furthermore, since our Institutional mission is education, research, and service, faculty are expected to publish and present the research work in conferences and peer-reviewed journals, mentor undergraduate and graduate students, participate in faculty committees, professional and community service, and collaborate with institutional activities.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates must send (only by e-mail) the following documents: a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, research dossier and teaching interests, and three (3) letters of reference on or before February 18, 2021 to brendam.soto@upr.edu. For further information, please contact:
Prof. Ana V. Vélez
Díaz
University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez
Campus
Department of
Biology
Call Box
9000
Mayagüez, Puerto Rico
00681-9000
Phone (787) 832-4040 ext.
3837
Email:
director.biol@uprm.edu
To learn more about the Department of Biology at UPRM, please visit https://www.uprm.edu/biology.
Submitted
CEE-SA-2020-3873
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
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