Assistant Professor

Defense Acquisition • Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

Assistant Professor for the Department of Neuroscience, Cell Biology, and Physiology (NCBP), will serve as the BS in Physiology and Neuroscience Program Director and teach several courses at all levels within the BS PN program. In addition, the incumbent will contribute significantly to the further development and enhancement of the research infrastructure and opportunities for College of Science and Mathematics undergraduate and graduate students. This will include the establishment of opportunities in their own laboratory as well as the development and delivery of hand-on, cutting edge laboratory experiences for CoSM students.

Requirements

• Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent doctoral degree - documented successful terminal degree completion, but prior to conferral is acceptable.
• Prior experience in college-level teaching.
• Excellent oral and written communications.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of postdoctoral research experience with demonstrated productivity commensurate with rank.
• Prior graduate and postdoctoral research in Physiology and Neuroscience disciplines performing a variety of cellular, biochemical, and functional experiments.
• Prior experience in directing laboratory experiences for students.
• Prior experience teaching Physiology, Anatomy, or Neuroscience to undergraduate students.

Responsibilities

• Lead and collaborate with other faculty members as the director of the BS PN program, develop and direct many of the major-based courses.
• Work across CoSM departments to develop and deliver cutting-edge research lab course experiences for our undergraduate and graduate students.
• Other departmental educational initiatives/activities related to graduate or undergraduate students.
• Perform scholarly activity, including the establishment of their own laboratory geared toward providing cutting-edge research opportunities for BS PN and CoSM MS students.
• Participate in and/or serve in leadership roles on committees/task forces within the Department CoSM, and BSOM.
• Supervise all laboratory personnel and, as relevant, teaching assistants.
• As principal investigator, the incumbent will be responsible for the planning, budgeting, spending and final approval of all intramural and extramural grants, including prioritizing the spending of their recruitment package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree