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Position: Faculty: Biology, (Anatomy and Physiology - Biomedical Sciences Nursing), Full-Time, Tenure-Track

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121 - Biology
Faculty:
Tenured
Tenure-Track
On-site
$80,000 - $85,000 (for the rank of assistant professor)

Overview

The Biology department at Salem State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure track faculty position in biomedical sciences to begin September 2027. Our preferred areas of expertise are anatomy and physiology, pathology, immunology, pharmacology, and endocrinology. Teaching responsibilities may also include introductory biology courses for non-majors (e.g., Human and Social Biology, Anatomy and Physiology) and/or upper-level electives currently in our catalog (e.g., Anatomy and Physiology I and II, Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, General Pathology, Endocrinology, Immunology) or developed by the successful candidate.

We seek a colleague interested in taking an active role in the Pre-Health Advising Committee and providing guidance to students pursuing careers in medical sciences. The ideal candidate will have the ability to engage students in research opportunities and/or field experiences.

The biology department educates future scientists in general biology with the options to focus on Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Marine and Aquaculture, and Environmental Biology. In addition, the department teaches scientific reasoning courses for the General Education program and lab sciences support courses for allied health and sports and movement sciences departments.

At Salem State University, academic excellence and student success are at the heart of our mission. As a Hispanic and Minority Serving institution, we are dedicated to providing an inclusive and supportive environment that fosters our students' learning and growth. We seek faculty who share our values of collegiality, civic engagement and continuous improvement. Join us in a community where your commitment to scholarship and teaching will empower students to make meaningful contributions to society.

Duties

and Responsibilities

Candidates are required to perform duties in accordance with the MSCA contract. Duties include teaching, advising, scholarship and contributions to continuously improve the department and university. The standard teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester. The position is subject to available funding.

Required Qualifications

PhD in a relevant discipline (e.g., biomedical sciences) or MD

Experience teaching at the college/university level

Expertise in bioinformatics, biostatistics, or coding languages (e.g., R, python)

Demonstrated experience mentoring undergraduates

Experience with engaging and inclusive pedagogies in lectures, lab, and/or online modalities

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with students from a variety of backgrounds and experiences

Experience teaching both introductory and upper-level courses

A desire to take an active role in supporting and advising students in Pre-Health pathways and/or the Nuclear Medicine Technology concentration

A desire to involve undergraduates in research and inquiry both inside and outside the classroom

Salem State University seeks faculty and librarians whose teaching, scholarship, and service will contribute to student success, academic excellence, and the university’s public mission. We welcome candidates with demonstrated ability to work effectively with students from varied backgrounds and to support an inclusive learning environment. Applicants may describe relevant accomplishments in teaching, scholarship/research, service, and community-engaged work

Working Location

This is an onsite position in Salem, MA with on-campus, in-person responsibilities.

ADA Statement

Salem State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. For accommodation information or requests please email eo-hr

Recruitment Agencies

Salem State University does not partner with or accept candidates from outside staffing agencies. All hiring is managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team.

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