Assistant​/Associate Professor of Biology

Position: Assistant / Associate Professor of Biology
Summary:

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