Assistant Professor
About The Position
The University of Memphis seeks an Assistant Professor in biology or a related field. Areas of interest may include cell and molecular biology, microbiology, physiology and endocrinology, neuroscience, genetics and genomics, bioinformatics, ecology, evolution, plant biology, wildlife biology, behavior, conservation, agriculture, environmental biology, and related fields. The department is particularly interested in candidates who can contribute to high-demand undergraduate instruction in Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology, Cell Biology, Ecology, Evolution, Introductory Biology, and other courses supporting biology majors and health-professions preparation. Candidates who can develop innovative courses that expand the department’s curricular breadth are encouraged to apply. The position involves developing a productive research program, pursuing external funding, engaging undergraduate and/or graduate students in research, teaching and mentoring, and contributing to the Department’s and University’s collegial life and service mission.
Requirements
- Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in biology or a related field by the time of appointment.
- Demonstrated potential to develop a productive research program.
- Demonstrated potential to pursue external funding.
- Demonstrated potential to contribute effectively to undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentoring.
Responsibilities
- Develop a productive research program and actively pursue external funding.
- Engage undergraduate and/or graduate students in research.
- Contribute to excellence in teaching and mentoring.
- Participate in the collegial life and service mission of the Department and University.
- Contribute to undergraduate instruction in relevant biology courses.
- Develop innovative courses that expand the department’s curricular breadth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
