Assistant Professor Microbiology and/or Biotechnology
About The Position
This is a 9-month, tenure-earning Assistant Professor position in Molecular Biology and/or Biotechnology in the Department of Biology within the College of Arts and Sciences. Teaching responsibilities will align with the candidate’s expertise and may include introductory courses; upper-level courses in molecular and cell biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, immunology, endocrinology, and/or developmental biology; and courses in the candidate’s specialty. The position includes a 2/2 teaching load or its equivalent, research, and service. The position reports to the Department Chair and is not a supervisory role. The successful candidate will establish an independent, externally funded research program with international recognition and mentor and supervise student researchers. The candidate is expected to demonstrate commitment to excellent undergraduate and graduate teaching and employ a laboratory model system broadly applicable to, and/or translatable to, the study of human health and disease. Startup funds are available and negotiable. The position requires a background check and may require a credit check. Applicants must complete the Foreign Influence Review section of the application; additional documents may be required based on their responses. The position is with the University of North Florida’s Department of Biology, which has Biomedical Sciences and Coastal and Marine Biology research pillars. UNF is a Carnegie-designated High Research Activity R2 and Community Engaged Institution in Jacksonville, Florida. Newly hired faculty have a reduced teaching load of two courses per semester for their first three years; continued reduced loads may be offered based on significant accomplishments aligned with the university’s strategic plan.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in a biological discipline or a closely related field.
- Applicants must complete the Foreign Influence Review section of the application.
- Submit an online application with a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, teaching statement, research statement, and contact information for three professional references.
- The selected candidate must submit official transcripts and, where applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations by the date of hire.
- A background check is required; a credit check may also be required.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrable experience in at least one of molecular biology, cell biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, immunology, or developmental biology.
- Ph.D. in molecular biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, cell biology, or a related biological discipline.
- Commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate-level teaching within the biology curriculum.
- Experience with a laboratory model system broadly applicable and/or translatable to the study of human health and disease.
- Ability to establish an internationally recognized, externally funded independent research program and mentor student researchers.
Responsibilities
- Teach courses aligned with the candidate’s expertise, potentially including introductory courses and upper-level courses in molecular and cell biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, immunology, endocrinology, developmental biology, and the candidate’s specialty.
- Carry a 2/2 teaching load or its equivalent, subject to the described reduced-load arrangements.
- Conduct research and establish an independent, externally funded research program with international recognition.
- Mentor and supervise student researchers.
- Perform service responsibilities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
