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Assistant/Associate Professor - Biology (Cell Biology)

Employer
Jacksonville State University
Location
Jacksonville, Alabama, US
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Nov 25, 2022

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Sector
Academic / Research
Field
Conservation science
Discipline
Biology, Grant Writing
Salary Type
Salary
Employment Type
Full time
*Job no:* 495752
*Work type:* Faculty 9-Month
*Location:* Jacksonville (Main Campus)
*Categories:* Faculty
*Jacksonville State University*
*Assistant/Associate Professor: Cell Biology*
The Department of Biology of Jacksonville State University s College of Science and Mathematics is seeking to hire a scholar for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Biology.
The core responsibility of this position is instructional work to facilitate student comprehension and application of concepts, skills, and behaviors that will contribute to the development of mature and responsible members of society. This position provides educational services to traditional and non-traditional students which may require day, evening, or online classes.
This faculty member will be expected to teach courses in general biology for majors and non-majors, cell biology and upper-level specialty courses within their biological field of study. Teaching and mentoring masters-level graduate students is also expected. Development of a research program in an area of cell biology utilizing tissue culture is preferred. The candidate will be innovative with a strong interest in teaching undergraduate and graduate students through active learning pedagogy. The successful candidate will demonstrate aptitude and inclination for engaging students in research, both through individual mentored research as well as course-embedded undergraduate research experiences (CUREs). The applicant must demonstrate the ability to advise students on future careers and have a working knowledge of curriculum requirements, as well as assessment and educational trends in higher education. A record of grant writing experience for extramural funding is beneficial. Additional requirements include skillful and effective use of English (both oral and written), basic computer skills, and the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues as well as professional organizations within their field of expertise outside of JSU.
Candidates must possess:
* An earned doctorate or ABD with completion date by August 1, 2022 in one of the content areas managed within the Department of Biology, with a specialization in cell biology or related biological field(s).
* Accomplishments sufficient to indicate the ability to meet requirements of the rank of Assistant Professor Biology at JSU in teaching, service, and scholarly publications.
Located in the Appalachian foothills midway between Birmingham and Atlanta, Jacksonville State University was established in 1883 as a state teachers college and has grown into a public, comprehensive university with the highest percentage of accredited programs of any regional university in Alabama. JSU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and offers undergraduate and graduate programs in more than 110 areas of study. A student-centered university, JSU seeks to employ diverse individuals who embrace its motto, Friendliest Campus in the South, by providing outstanding customer service and support. Want to join the JSU Family? Learn more at [www.jsu.edu/hr](
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*Equal Employment Opportunity:* JSU is an Equal Employment, Equal Opportunity, and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
*Advertised:* May 11 2022 Central Daylight Time
*Applications close:*

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