Assistant Professor of Cell Biology

ABOUT MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY:

Montana State University Billings is the third largest University in Montana and is located in Montana’s largest city.  The University has five colleges, through which it serves a diverse student body and a broad regional community. Our staff and faculty strive to transform the lives of our students by empowering them to succeed in achieving their educational and life goals. To give our students the best possible path to success in achieving their goals, we are committed to closing equity gaps via our recruitment, retention, and completion initiatives. MSUB faculty and students are also active in scholarship and creative endeavors on state-wide, national, and international stages. Our programs are responsive to community needs and partner with local and regional entities to provide clinical, internship and experiential learning opportunities to our students. MSUB is an innovator in teaching strategies and modalities that accommodate students’ individual learning needs and busy lifestyles. Interested individuals can obtain more information about Montana State University Billings at https://www.msubillings.edu .

College: COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND SCIENCE

Position: CELL BIOLOGY ASSISTANT PROFESSOR 

1.0 FTE Full-Time, Tenure-Track Faculty Position

Start Date: August 2022

Salary: Commensurate with education and experience and subject to the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)

Montana State University-Billings Faculty Association

ABOUT THE COLLEGE:

The College of Health Professions and Science has a strong interest in being a leader in training the next generation of Health and Science Professionals. Current offerings at MSU-Billings include healthcare related degree programs that span areas from careers with direct patient contact (such as Nursing, Athletic Training, Clinical and Mental Health Counseling, Paramedic, Radiology and Ultrasound Technology) to the Allied Health professions (such as Health Administration, Medical Coding and Billing, and Medical Laboratory Sciences. We also offer degrees in Biology, Chemistry and Health and Human Performance that prepare students to continue their education in Medicine, Pharmacy, Physician Assistant Studies, Dentistry, Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy. Students and Faculty in these programs have opportunities to collaborate, conduct joint research, expand research, develop additional career pathways, and build meaningful connections within the health services, industry, and biotech sectors to meet our community and regional needs. Interested individuals can obtain more information about the College of Health Professions and Science at https://www.msubillings.edu/chps/ 

POSITION DESCRIPTION:  

           Cell Biology, Assistant Professor, 1.0 FTE, Appointment in the Department of Biological & Physical Sciences, tenure-track, Fall 2022.  The preferred candidate will have a Ph.D. in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or related discipline (ABD may be considered).  Evidence of high- quality college teaching experience and potential for productive, externally funded research in an undergraduate, liberal arts setting are required.   Duties will include teaching introductory and advanced Cell and Molecular Biology courses, General Biology for non-majors and majors, and other courses in the biological sciences as needs dictate.

            In addition, this position will include student advising, recruiting, departmental and campus committee participation, and potential development/delivery of online courses. The successful candidate is expected to share the University commitment to outcomes assessment, continuous quality improvement and ongoing development of the university.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• D. or ABD in Microbiology, Molecular Biology or related field
• Expertise in cell and molecular biology
• Evidence of high-quality college teaching experience
• Potential for productive, externally funded research in an undergraduate, liberal arts setting
• Excellent communication skills
• High academic standards/commitment to rigor

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience teaching general biology
• Interest in online course delivery

REVIEW DATE:  Applications received by February 10, 2022 will be given preference review; however, the position is open until filled.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: 

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• List of Professional References (3 or more) including contact information
• Transcript; unofficial is acceptable (certified copies will be required if offer is extended and accepted)

COLLEGE ADDITIONAL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: 

• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Statement of research scholarship endeavors

APPLY:  https://employment.msubillings.edu/postings/4827/pre_apply

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT:

         Dr. David Butler

         Professor

         Department of Biological and Physical Sciences

         Montana State University - Billings

Thank you for your interest in employment at Montana State University Billings! We welcome your application materials and appreciate your desire to work at MSU Billings. The screening committee will begin its review of all applications after the review date listed on the vacancy announcement. Persons with disabilities can request accommodations in the hiring and employment processes by contacting Human Resources at (406) 657-2278. Please contact us if you have questions about our recruitment/screening process.  MSU-Billings is an EEO/AA employer.