Assistant Professor-Biomedical Sciences

Overview

The Center for Biomedical Sciences and Department of Biological Sciences in the College of Science and Engineering at Troy University invites applicants to apply for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position. We seek a dynamic and innovative scholar who is committed to excellence in both teaching and research and who will contribute to the growth and distinction of our interdisciplinary biomedical sciences programs.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in biomedical sciences and potentially bioengineering or related disciplines, depending on expertise.

Develop and maintain an active, externally funded research program that includes student involvement and contributes to the Center and Department’s mission.

Mentor undergraduate and graduate students in research, academic advising, and career development.

Participate in curriculum development, departmental service, and interdisciplinary collaborations within the College and across the university.

In Class/Online Teaching Percentage

Not specified in the provided description.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences, Bioengineering, Molecular Biology, Physiology, or a closely related field from an accredited institution is required by the time of appointment.

Strong collaborative skills and the ability to work collegially and productively.

Strong teaching background.

Preferred Qualifications

Post-doctoral experience in Biomedical Sciences, Bioengineering, Molecular Biology, Physiology, or a closely related field from an accredited institution is preferred by the time of appointment.

Evidence of effective teaching and a strong commitment to student-centered learning.

A demonstrated record or strong potential for establishing an independent research program.

Experience or interest in interdisciplinary research and collaborative grant writing is preferred.

Driving Requirements

Will this position require driving (personal vehicle, university vehicle, utility vehicle, or golf cart) in order to perform the job duties? No

Work Hours

To be determined

Physical Demands

NA

Supervisory Responsibility

Not specified in the provided description.

Reference Process

Qualified applications will be made available to the department/committee for review immediately upon submission. We ask that you provide email addresses for your reference providers and please be certain that the email addresses you list are accurate. If you are selected as a candidate for consideration by the department/committee, an instructional email will be sent to your reference providers to ask that they submit a reference letter on your behalf via a link to our reference portal.

Separate reference letters will be requested for each position to which you apply (if applicable), so your reference providers will be contacted separately for each application on which you list them. Reference letters will not be copied from one application to another. You can assure your reference providers that our system is secure and that all letters are confidential. If your reference providers have trouble using the reference portal, please advise them to contact jobs.

Supplemental

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• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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  (Open Ended Question)

• * Regarding your current employment status, please select one of the following:
• Not a current Troy University employee
• Current part-time Troy employee (including adjunct faculty)
• Current full-time Troy employee - initial appraisal period complete
• Current full-time Troy employee - still within initial appraisal period (six months for new employees and three months for promoted employees)
• * Do you have a Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences, Bioengineering, Molecular Biology, Physiology, or a closely related field from an accredited institution is required by the time of appointment?
• Yes
• No

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• List of References
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Philosophy
• Unofficial Transcript 1

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Letter of Reference 1
• Letter of Reference 2
• Letter of Reference 3
• Unofficial Transcript 2
• Unofficial Transcript 3
• Other Document

− Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

− Troy University is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

− Troy University participates in eVerify.

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