Associate Teaching Professor University of Missouri - Kansas School of Science and Enginee

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School of Science and Engineering - Biological Sciences

The School of Science and Engineering - Division of Biological and Biomedical Sciences at the University of Missouri-Kansas City invites applications for a ranked, non-tenure track, full-time, 12-month, benefit-eligible Teaching Faculty position. Teaching may include courses in Bioinformatics, Evolution, Histology, General Biology and/or other biology courses in their areas of expertise. Additional responsibilities include course and curriculum development, working collaboratively with other faculty members, and mentoring undergraduate and graduate biology students.

The Division of Biology in the School of Biological and Chemical Sciences grants B.A., B.S., M.A., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees, the latter in two disciplines, Cell Biology & Biophysics and Molecular Biology & Biochemistry. UMKC has a strong focus in life sciences with programs in the School of Biological & Chemical Sciences, the School of Medicine, the School of Pharmacy, the School of Dentistry, and the School of Nursing and Health Studies.

We support a summer experience and academic cohort for incoming students of color and underrepresented minorities from our surrounding urban communities. We seek faculty with a commitment to increasing academic and research opportunities for students of color and underrepresented minorities within the STEAM fields.

Applicants must possess a Ph.D. in Biological Science, Medical Science or related field; M.D. or D.V.M. Commitment to increasing academic and research opportunities for students of color and underrepresented minorities within the STEAM fields. Post-doctoral experience and a record of classroom teaching is preferred, but not required.

Salary is negotiable and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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Open until filled

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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