Assistant Professor, Physiology

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Murray State blends educational opportunities found at research institutions with collaborative interactions among students, faculty and staff found at smaller universities. Students receive personalized attention from supportive faculty and staff as the University offers a 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Murray State University places our highest priority on student learning and excellent teaching, blending the range of educational opportunities often experienced at research institutions with the nurturing student‑teacher interactions usually found at smaller universities.

Located in the West Kentucky region, Murray State University is a public, comprehensive University which offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike.

Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis. Learn more about Careers at Murray State University.

Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and paid parental leave, as well as many other benefit offerings. Please refer to the Murray State Benefits page for more information.

Equal Opportunity Employer/AA. Murray State University does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender, identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, disability or political or social viewpoint. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Type of Employment Regular Full-Time

Work Location Murray, KY

Employment Term Academic Year

Position Type Faculty (Tenure-Track)

Department Biological Sciences

Anticipated Start Date August 2027

The primary teaching responsibilities will be upper level Animal Physiology, which is taken by Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental, and Pre-Optometry majors who are close to applying for professional school. The candidate will also teach Human Physiology, as well as some introductory biology courses. There will be opportunities to teach other upper level courses and graduate level courses in the successful applicant’s area of expertise.

The research area within physiology is open, but preference will be given to candidates with expertise in animal physiology at the cellular or systems level. The successful candidate will conduct research and publish their work, pursue external funding, mentor undergraduate and graduate student research, and advise students pursuing professional degrees in health-related fields.

Ph.D. in Biology, Physiology, or closely related discipline with postdoctoral research experience.

Applicants must have postdoctoral research experience. Teaching experience at the postdoctoral level is ideal, but experience as a graduate teaching assistant is acceptable. Candidates must be able to teach courses related to Biological Sciences. Candidates must demonstrate strong research potential as evidenced by publications, grants, or other scholarly activities.

Candidates whose research area is cellular or systems physiology are preferred.

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Pay Plan Faculty II

Posting Date 08/04/2026

Closing Date 10/02/2026

Open Until Filled No

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Teaching Interest
• Statement of Research Interest

• Other Document
• Other Document 2
• Other Document 3

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