Assistant or Associate Professor of Biology, Molecular/Cell Biology and Biochemistry

Jackson State University • Jackson, MS

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About The Position

The Department of Biology in the College of Science, Engineering and Technology invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Biology (Molecular/Cell Biology and Biochemistry). Desired start date is January 1, 2025.

Requirements

• Must have a Ph.D. in one of the following areas: Molecular Biology, Cellular Biology, Biochemistry or a closely related field with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the field of study to be eligible to teach courses.
• Must provide evidence of effective and innovative teaching of undergraduate or graduate courses.

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to candidates with post-doctoral research experience, research publication records and successful research grants.

Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate and graduate level biological science courses such as, but not limited to: Molecular/Cell Biology and Biochemistry.
• Advising and mentoring students.
• Conducting research in areas of expertise.
• Developing and maintaining a dynamic, extramurally funded research program that meets the Biology department's research focus.
• Providing service to the department, college, university, community and profession.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees