Faculty (Rank TBD) in Biology (Genome Bioinformatics/Molecular Biology/Genetics)

Nova Southeastern University’s Halmos College of Arts and Sciences Department of Biological Sciences is searching for an open position (Rank TBD) as described below. For more information, please contact Emily Schmitt Lavin, Ph.D. Chair, Department of Biological Sciences eschmitt@nova.edu and/or Katie Crump, Ph.D. Search Committee Chair kcrump@nova.edu

Applications are open and review for positions will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.

Faculty (Rank TBD) in Biology (Genome Bioinformatics/Molecular Biology/Genetics)

 The Department of Biological Sciences at Nova Southeastern University invites talented educator/investigators to join our emerging program building on strengths in Genomics and Evolutionary Biology. Successful candidates will join a growing team in a vibrant and collaborative environment. We are located in a beautiful setting just a few short miles from the ocean in sunny south Florida. In addition to teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in their area of expertise, faculty also have wide latitude in the development of their research program and the mentorship of undergraduate and graduate students. Applicants with research experience in genomics and bioinformatics are particularly encouraged to apply.

 Doctoral degree at the time of appointment is required. To view the complete position description and to apply, please visit https://nsucareers.nova.edu/ and reference position # 993302 (Job Number 502020) (https://nsucareers.nova.edu/en-us/job/502020/faculty-rank-tbd-993302.) All applicants should submit: (1) a cover letter, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a single document with a statement of the candidate’s teaching philosophy, and a brief description of their proposed research program (three-page maximum), and (4) names and contact information for three professional references. Initial interview selections will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled. Salary is competitive with benefits.

Nova Southeastern University is a private institution located in sunny, South Florida (Davie, FL) that offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. The Department of Biological Sciences contains the highest undergraduate enrollment approximately 1,200 biology majors. The Department includes 22 full time faculty members and offers a B.S. in Biology and M.S. in Biological Sciences with two concentrations: Health Studies and Research. The Department also offers a certificate program in Computational Molecular Biology. The Department of Biological Sciences is housed within the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences. A successful candidate will help further the institution’s goals of integrity, academic excellence, leadership, and community service through engaged students, faculty, and staff while also striving to reach preeminence by providing competitive career advantages to our students.

By living in South Florida, you will have access to excellent weather year around, beaches, 5-star restaurants, lots of outdoor activities, professional sports teams, multiple arts/theater venues, the Florida Keys, Miami, Orlando, and Tampa attractions, and no state income tax!