Job Description:

The Department of Biological Sciences is seeking applicants for a nine-month, tenure-track faculty position to start Fall 2024.

Our new colleague will teach Anatomy and Physiology courses that serve Biological Sciences as well as Nursing and Allied Health programs. Additional courses may include Human Anatomy (with cadavers), Human Physiology, and Introductory Biology for majors and non-majors. Opportunities will exist to develop courses in their specialty that complement our current courses and fulfill departmental needs. The typical teaching load for this position is 12 credit hours during each of the spring and fall semesters. Candidates must have a strong desire to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, mentor undergraduate and M.S. graduate research, and contribute to departmental and university service. There will also be opportunities to develop outreach and community engagement activities.

FHSU and the Department of Biological Sciences are committed to building an environment that is inclusive and representative of our students and state. We encourage women and members of underrepresented groups to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Teaching lecture and lab classes in biology (online and in-person)
• Student success coaching
• Mentoring undergraduate and graduate research students
• Departmental service
• Scholarly research

Application Process:

To apply for this position, or for more information, please go to: https://fhsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CAREERS/job/Assistant-Professor-of-Anatomy-and-Physiology–Department-of-Biology_R-04025

Only electronic applications submitted through the webpage will be accepted.

Qualified candidates should submit a single PDF that includes the following.

• A cover letter highlighting the candidate’s qualifications to teach a combination of the listed courses and mentor undergraduate and graduate research.
• A CV listing teaching, scholarship, mentoring, and service experiences.
• A statement (300-word max) explaining how they will help FHSU achieve racial, ethnic, and gender diversity that is representative of our state and student populations.
• Contact information for three professional references.

Minimum qualifications:

• Ph.D. in biology or a closely related field. Candidates who are ABD will be considered.
• Evidence that the candidate can teach general biology courses (majors and non-majors) and at least one other course listed in the ad.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with human cadavers.
• Evidence of teaching (lecture and/or lab) effectiveness in higher education. Teaching assistant experience is acceptable.
• Proficiency with online learning tools and resources.
• Evidence of potential for a sustained research program.
• Positive experiences mentoring undergraduate and graduate students from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated active engagement in professional development.
• Evidence of contributions to the development of course and program assessments.

Rank:  Assistant Professor

Appointment date: August 2024

Application deadline: Screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. To guarantee full consideration, applicants should apply by December 4.

Salary: Faculty salaries are set at 90% of current College and University Professional Association (CUPA) averages by rank and discipline.

Benefits: Competitive benefits package http://www.fhsu.edu/humanresourceoffice/Prospective-Employees/