Assistant/Associate Professor, Biology

Position Title

Assistant/Associate Professor, Biology

Department

Biology

Division

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Vacancy Number

F24-012

Work Location

Macon, GA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Category

Faculty

Responsibilities

The Department of Biology at Mercer University seeks to hire three tenure-track Faculty of Biology (rank commensurate upon experience and degree). The growing department is looking for the following foci: 1) genetics, 2) neurobiology, 3) physiology.

Responsibilities include teaching five to six courses (21 hours) per academic year at the undergraduate level, including one of two introductory biology courses, a course in the stated focus area, and upper division specialty courses according to the applicant's area of expertise. In addition, the successful candidate will support the work of the department by carrying out biological research with undergraduates, advising students, developing new courses in the discipline, and promoting the Biology Program at regular university events. The successful candidate will be expected to pursue a scholarship of discovery agenda and provide service to the college, university, and academy.

Qualifications

An earned Ph.D. degree from an accredited college/university in Biological Science or a related field is required, with a strong emphasis in genetics/molecular biology, neurobiology, or physiology is strongly preferred. Exceptional ABD candidates with a firm completion date will also be considered at the rank of Instructor. We are also interested in applicants who can contribute to our interdisciplinary majors of Neuroscience and of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. A promise of excellence in teaching and scholarly activity in the context of a liberal arts college; interest in research involving undergraduate students; and membership in Phi Beta Kappa are considered added advantages.

Additional Information

Mercer University is a private university distinguished by its commitment to teaching, empowering, and inspiring its students to create, discover, and serve. The university offers rigorous programs to more than 8,700 students enrolled in schools of liberal arts and sciences, engineering, music, business, law, pharmacy, medicine, nursing, health professions, education, theology, and professional advancement. The highly selective, residential, undergraduate-only College of Liberal Arts and Sciences enrolls over 1,900 students. Among first-year students in 2022, 27% are 1st generation college students, 33% are Pell-eligible, and 52% are Black/African American, Asian, or Hispanic/Latinx. The College, which hosts a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, is dedicated to cultivating intellectual curiosity, respectful dialogue, and responsible citizenry. It is located in the historic city of Macon, Georgia, which is the educational, medical, cultural, and commercial hub of Middle Georgia, an hour and a half south of Atlanta. Mercer's Department of Biology has 15 faculty members, over 300 majors and minors, and offers degrees in Biology, in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and in Neuroscience.

For additional information about Mercer University and the Department of Biology, please contact one of the Chairs of the search committees, Dr. Amy Wiles (genetics; wiles_am@mercer.edu) or Dr. Katie Northcutt (neurobiology, physiology; northcutt_kv@mercer.edu) or consult the following websites:
http://www.mercer.edu

https://liberalarts.mercer.edu/academic-programs/majors-and-minors/biology/

https://liberalarts.mercer.edu/academic-programs/majors-and-minors/neuroscience/

https://liberalarts.mercer.edu/academic-programs/majors-and-minors/biochemistry-and-molecular-biology/

Background Check

Selection of the final candidate is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

Pay Rate

Commensurate with experience

Required Documents

CV, Cover Letter, Statement of Teaching Philosophy, Statement of Research Interests, References

Special Instructions to Applicants

1) A cover letter of interest, 2) current CV, 3) statement of teaching philosophy including candidate's approach to teaching a diverse student population while promoting inclusion and equity in the STEM classroom, and 4) statement of research interests and plans, 5) list of three professional references with contact information.

We will request three letters of recommendation when we have a shorter list of candidates.

Candidates should access http://jobs.mercer.edu to complete a brief online application and attach the aforementioned required documents.

Finalists will send, upon request, unofficial graduate transcripts with personal information redacted. The successful candidate must submit official transcripts prior to employment. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

EEO Statement

AA/EEO/Veteran/Disability

Mercer University recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds.

COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate

All faculty and staff, excluding student employees, on-call staff and adjunct faculty teaching online only, are required to have the COVID-19 vaccine or an approved medical or religious exemption by the University. New hires will be required to provide their COVID-19 vaccination card or receive approval for a medical or religious exemption by the University before their first day of employment.

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