ASSISTANT / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR of Biological and Biomedical Systems / UMKC School of Science & Engineering
About The Position
The Division of Biological and Biomedical Systems in the School of Science and Engineering at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. We encourage applications from individuals who use Microbiology and/or Biochemistry and/or Bioinformatics to address fundamental life science questions. Preferences will be given to candidates working on prokaryotic or eukaryotic single-celled organisms. The primary attributes we seek in candidates are: 1. demonstrated excellence in research, as the faculty member would be expected to initiate or continue an independent, extramurally funded research program, 2. potential or demonstrated excellence in teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and 3. commitment to provide service to the profession, the university, the division and the community.
Requirements
- Applicants must possess a PhD, MD, or DVM and at least two years of postdoctoral experience.
Nice To Haves
- Preferences will be given to candidates working on prokaryotic or eukaryotic single-celled organisms.
Responsibilities
- initiate or continue an independent, extramurally funded research program
- teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels
- provide service to the profession, the university, the division and the community
Benefits
- The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, tuition reduction, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
- Our academic workloads and schedules promote a positive work/life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
