Position Title: |
Assistant Professor |
Department: |
Biology |
Term of Assignment: |
Tenure Track |
Term End Date, If Applicable: |
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FLSA Status: |
Exempt = not eligible for overtime |
Work Schedule: |
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Salary: |
Competitive |
Travel: |
No travel |
Brief Statement of Duties |
Brief Statement of Duties: |
The assignment will include teaching a range of undergraduate and graduate courses in human anatomy & physiology, animal physiology, introductory biology, and courses in their specialty. The successful applicants are expected to establish an active research program and supervise MS thesis research. This is a campus based position. |
Minimum Qualifications |
Required Education: |
Doctorate or equivalent terminal degree |
Discipline / Degree Area: |
Physiology |
Required Specialized Training/Certifications: |
None |
Required Minimum Work Experience: |
None |
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Attributes Required for Satisfactory Performance of the Position Duties: |
- Ability to teach courses in one or more of the following areas: human anatomy and physiology, animal physiology, introductory biology, courses in specialty - Ability to incorporate active learning strategies - Ability to establish an active research program with undergraduate and graduate students -Excellent oral and written communication skills and time management skills. -Commitment to undergraduate and graduate education and demonstrated excellence in teaching -Ability to develop and deliver curriculum -Ability to meet the demands of the position in a timely manner -Ability to assess student learning outcomes -Ability to work well with an instructional team, including but not limited to fellow instructors and assistants -Demonstrate excellent problem solving skills |
Additional Desirable Qualifications |
Additional Desirable Qualifications: |
-Demonstrated teaching experience in anatomy and physiology -Record of peer-reviewed publication appropriate to career stage -Commitment to the mission of a public comprehensive university -Willingness and ability to work interdepartmentally -Record of successful grant writing -Experience mentoring undergraduate students |
Other |
Special Instructions to Applicants:
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Applicant materials will include the faculty application, cover letter, CV, statement of teaching philosophy (2 page single-spaced), statement outlining proposed research (2 page single-spaced), statement articulating vision on how you would promote diversity, equity, and inclusion for students from underrepresented groups (2 page single-spaced), and unofficial transcripts. |
Contact Information:
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Danny LeBert, Chair -dlebert@nmu.edu |
Equal Employment Opportunity: |
NMU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, and is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of its employees. |