Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences (Comparative Vertebrate Physiology)
About The Position
The Department of Biological Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Comparative Vertebrate Physiology. We seek a dedicated teacher-scientist with broad training in integrative and comparative vertebrate physiology who is enthusiastic about undergraduate education and committed to student success at a comprehensive, primarily undergraduate university. This position is situated within an academic biology curriculum emphasizing organismal and integrative physiology. Applicants whose primary professional focus is clinical practice, veterinary training, or applied animal sciences are unlikely to find alignment with the scope of this role.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in physiology, integrative biology, organismal biology, or a closely related field (ABD considered if degree is completed by the start date).
- Demonstrated expertise in comparative animal physiology appropriate for undergraduate lecture and laboratory instruction.
- Documented experience in undergraduate teaching, with evidence of commitment to and effectiveness in student learning.
Nice To Haves
- Experience teaching physiology at the undergraduate level.
- Broad training across vertebrate taxa.
- Experience mentoring undergraduate research or scholarly projects.
- Experience in curriculum development or assessment practices.
Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate lecture and laboratory courses in comparative vertebrate physiology.
- Contribute to the broader biology curriculum, including introductory courses for majors, courses for non-majors, and upper-division courses aligned with the candidate’s expertise (e.g., embryology, cellular and molecular biology, endocrinology).
- Advise and mentor undergraduate students.
- Engage in curriculum development, including the potential development of new courses consistent with departmental needs and candidate strengths.
- Develop and maintain an active research program.
- Participate in departmental, college, and university service.
- Employ teaching practices that promote student engagement, academic access, and success across a diverse student population.
Benefits
- Extremely competitive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
