Academic Joint Departments-- Teaching-Department of Cell, Developmental and I

Academic Joint Department – Open Rank Teaching Position – Department of Cell, Developmental and Integrative Biology

The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine is seeking applicants for a 12‑month, tenure‑track position within the Department of Cell, Developmental & Integrative Biology. This Physiologist/Cancer Biologist position will involve teaching to a broad population of students, including professional, graduate, and undergraduate students.

Successful candidates will have a full‑time 12‑month commitment and focus on providing superior educational content, with future opportunities for leadership and/or administrative roles.

Applicants will be required to assume teaching responsibilities in both general physiology and cancer biology in support of professional/graduate school courses and a unique undergraduate program in Cancer Biology. The role will be aligned with intra‑school collaborations and will have available funds for professional development, publication, and meeting attendance, and support for intra‑ and extramural awards.

• PhD or MD degree
• Strong record of significant educational accomplishments and a strong background in teaching both disciplines, with demonstrated excellence in the teaching of physiology and cancer biology and documentation of innovative approaches to medical education.
• Ability to contribute to the teaching of histology would be helpful.

• Experience teaching across a broad portfolio of courses in multiple settings.
• Demonstrated ability to engage students and to incorporate new educational technologies.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnicity or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates.