Department of Biomedical Sciences, Assistant Professor/Director of Learner Research

Description

University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Assistant Professor/Director of Learner Research, Department of Biomedical Sciences. 

$95,000+/year; Commensurate with qualifications and experience

This position is a twelve (12) month, tenure track appointment with University of North Dakota (UND) School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS), Department of Biomedical Sciences.

Position Benefits

Benefits include single or family health care coverage (UND pays the full premium), $12,000 in basic life insurance, employee assistance program, retirement plans with generous employer contributions, and 10 paid holidays.

Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.

UND also offers an employee tuition waiver and a variety of professional development opportunities.

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Duties & Responsibilities

The position includes teaching 200 and 300-level undergraduate microbiology lectures and laboratories, 300 level undergraduate immunology course, a nominal number of microbiology lectures for medical students, and involvement in instruction of microbiology laboratories for the medical curriculum.  To include but not limited to:

Teach medical students in the medical school curriculum. REMS 1/2/3 fall and summer semester Microbiology/Immunology lectures for graduate/medical students (5) fall semester Microbiology labs for medical students (10 in total, spread throughout the year) Teach graduate students in the graduate curriculum. Teach undergraduate microbiology and immunology lecture and lab courses. BIMD 302 (General Microbiology) spring semester BIMD 302L (General Microbiology Laboratory) spring semester BIMD 328 (Introduction to Immunology) fall semester Supervise graduate teaching assistants and peer teachers who teach the corresponding labs. Maintain a productive research program commensurate with rank. Supervise laboratory preparation staff. Collaboration with established researchers OR development of unique education research. Actively participate in the service missions of the Department, SMHS, UND, and profession. Other duties as assigned. As the Director of Learner Research this position will be responsible for the administration of the REMS and MD/PhD programs for medical students.  This position will promote and facilitate basic, translation, and clinical research by SMHS learners, measuring success by publication in academic peer-reviewed PubMed-listed journals.

Curriculum development and lab preparation are established for the courses and available to the candidate filling this position.  In addition to teaching responsibilities, the successful candidate will be responsible for the supervision of the laboratory preparation staff and graduate teaching assistants.  Opportunities to engage in existing laboratory research programs or in educational research would be available to the successful candidate.

Minimum Requirements

• PhD or equivalent with expertise in microbiology and immunology commensurate with rank
• Demonstrated experience teaching at the college or university level
• Demonstrated aptitude and willingness to participate in medical and graduate education
• Demonstrated knowledge of evidence based educational practice in adult learning
• Successful completion of criminal history records check.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with online learning management systems (blackboard)
• Publications or equivalent evidence of research in the areas of microbiology and immunology
• Effective communication skills

Contract Period/Start Date Anticipated Start Date of July 1, 2022

To Apply

Review of applications will begin on 5/25/22.  Position is open until filled.

Must apply online at https://campus.und.edu/human-resources/careers/job-openings.html and application must include the following materials:

• Current Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of research accomplishments and goals (3-page maximum)
• Statement of teaching (3-page maximum)
• Contact information for three references

Additional Information

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All information listed in this position announcement will be used by Human Resources, the Hiring Department, and EO/Title IX for screening, interviewing and selection purposes.

Confidentiality of Application Materials Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.

EEO Statement The University of North Dakota is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other protected characteristic. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran’s status and disability status as part of the application process. This information will remain confidential and separate from your application.

Veteran’s Preference Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or NGB 22 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA dated within the last 12 months.

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