Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences

Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences

Posting Number: F000118
Department: Biological & Allied Health Sciences

The Biology program in the School of Science, Technology, and Mathematics seeks to fill a full-time appointment in either a tenure track or renewable contract (non-tenure track) position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Biology, to begin August 2022. Applicants with disciplinary backgrounds in all areas of biology will be considered, with some emphasis on anatomy and physiology preferred.

Principle Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will teach introductory lecture and laboratory courses in biology, with some additional duties in their area of specialization. Applicants for a tenure track role are expected to initiate and maintain a robust scholarly program that can involve undergraduate students. Service on various program, school, college, and university committees and demonstrated commitment to high impact learning practices are expected. The standard teaching load for this position is twelve contact hours per semester. Rank commensurate with the applicant’s experience and credentials.

Required Skills:
We seek candidates that show excellence and enthusiasm in teaching a variety of introductory and advanced biology courses. Candidates for tenure track should have strong potential to conduct independent research, including plans for close mentoring of undergraduate student collaborators.

Minimum Qualifications:
Evidence of effective teaching must be demonstrated. Ph.D. in Biology or related field (ABD candidates will be considered).

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience teaching at the undergraduate level. Experience teaching or disciplinary expertise in anatomy and physiology is preferred.

Open Until Filled: No

Closing Date: 12/01/2021

To view full description and apply online go to: https://jobs.onu.edu/postings/9580

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