Assistant Professor/Tenure Track

Position Title:

Assistant Professor

Department:

Biology

Term of Assignment:

Tenure Track

Term End Date, If Applicable:

FLSA Status:

Exempt = not eligible for overtime

Work Schedule:

Salary:

Travel:

Less than 10%

Brief Statement of Duties

Brief Statement of Duties:

This position covers teaching and service responsibilities appropriate for the rank of Assistant Professor. The assignment will include teaching a range of courses selected from human anatomy and physiology, introductory biology, leading the pre-veterinary program, establishing an active research program, and supervising MS thesis research in the graduate program. This is a campus-based position.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education:

Doctorate or equivalent terminal degree

Discipline / Degree Area:

Physiology, Anatomy, or a related field.

Required Specialized Training/Certifications:

PhD in physiology, anatomy, or a related field

Required Minimum Work Experience:

ABD in Physiology, Anatomy, or a related field accepted if degree has been completed prior to start date for position.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Attributes Required for Satisfactory Performance of the Position Duties:

• Demonstrated teaching experience, particularly teaching courses in one or more of the following areas: human and animal physiology and anatomy, introductory biology.
• Record of research productivity, as demonstrated through publications, professional presentations, and grants.
• Commitment to establishing an active research program with undergraduate and graduate students.
• Ability to incorporate active learning strategies.
• Ability to develop and deliver curriculum and assess student learning outcomes.
• Motivation to participate in General Education Assessment and Assessment of Learning for courses taught.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Commitment to fostering academic success in underserved communities.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

Additional Desirable Qualifications:

• Willingness and ability to lead our pre-veterinary medicine program.
• Willingness and ability to participate in departmental committee assignments.
• Willingness and ability to work interdepartmentally.
• Experience with research and teaching in a comprehensive university setting.
• Experience in research mentorship appropriate to career stage.

Other

Special Instructions to Applicants:


Applicant materials will include the faculty application, cover letter, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of proposed research, diversity statement and unofficial transcripts.

Contact Information:


Neil Cumberlidge, Chair ncumberl@nmu.edu

Equal Employment Opportunity:

NMU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, and is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of its employees.

Advertised: Dec 10 2021 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: Feb 07 2022 Eastern Standard Time