Assistant​/Associate Professor of Biology

Assistant/Associate Professor Of Molecular Biology/Genetics/Anatomy & Physiology

We invite applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Molecular Biology/Genetics/Anatomy & Physiology position starting August 2024. This is a 9-month, full-time, faculty position in the Department of Biological Sciences at Alabama A&M University. Rank and tenure can be further considered for qualified candidates. The primary teaching responsibilities include Molecular/Cellular Biology/Genetics or Anatomy & Physiology.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• A commitment to excellence in teaching and research in the Biology Program as their primary responsibility.
• Teach relevant undergraduate and graduate courses, with a student-centered, active-learning approach.
• Advise undergraduate and graduate Biology major students.
• Mentor both undergraduate and graduate students in research.
• Develop an extramurally funded research program.
• Conduct scholarly activity.
• Engagement in recruitment, curriculum development, serving on committees and advising student organizations, and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Position Requirements (including certifications, licenses, etc.):

• Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Cellular Biology, Genetics, Anatomy & Physiology, or other relevant discipline in Biological Science from a regionally accredited college or university, with at least 18 graduate credit hours in the applicable discipline.
• Must have demonstrated teaching experience at the college/university level
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness in the areas of Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, and/or Anatomy & Physiology
• Must have demonstrated experience in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, and/or Genetics and Anatomy & Physiology methods and techniques where applicable.
• Must have demonstrated substantive scholarly achievement with publications in peer-reviewed journals, presentations at national meetings, etc.
• Must have demonstrated ability to obtain extramural funding from public and/or private sources
• Must be available to teach classes as needed during the day, evening, and on Saturday
• Must be willing to complete online instructor certification to teach in the online and/or hybrid formats as needed

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching relevant undergraduate and graduate courses
• Excellence in written and oral communication
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Evidence of collaborative efforts in research
• Ability to obtain extramural funding