Assistant Professor - 9 MONTH - STEM
About The Position
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation. The Assistant Professor of Biology teaching duties include the department's core courses and classes in comparative and experimental physiology, developmental physiology, or evolutionary developmental biology. The candidate is expected to complement and enhance the existing strength of the department by establishing an extramurally funded research program and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students within their area of expertise. Service to the department, college, and the university is expected of all faculty. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.
Requirements
- Earned Ph.D. in Biology, with a focus on developmental biology, embryology, or organismal biology.
- Excellent communication skills
- Commitment to inclusive teaching
- Ability to provide effective mentorship
- Ability to work, communicate, and collaborate in a departmental team from a variety of research backgrounds.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of one year of postdoctoral experience
- Experience teaching and developing courses in comparative and experimental physiology, developmental physiology, or evolutionary developmental biology
- Evidence of a strong commitment to student-centered instruction and evidence-based teaching methods
- Evidence of a commitment to science education outreach and/or community engagement
- Knowledge of different methods of student learning and assessment
- A track record of research productivity.
Responsibilities
- Teaching duties include the department's core courses and upper-level courses in the candidate's specialty
- Establish and maintain a research program that incorporates undergraduates and graduate students with external funding
- Provide service to the Biology Department, the Donaghey College of STEM, and the University
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
