Salary: $71,650.00 - $84,063.00 Annually
Location : Normal
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202300342
Department: Biological & Evironmental Sciences
Opening Date: 07/24/2024
Description
Summary:
We invite applications for anAssistant/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.
Examples of Duties
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.

Typical Qualifications
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

Supplemental Information
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

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short and long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page at
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Do you have demonstrated teaching experience at the college/university level?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have demonstrated substantive scholarly achievement with publications in peer-reviewed journals, presentations at national meetings, etc?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have demonstrated ability to obtain extramural funding from public and/or private sources?

• Yes
• No

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Are you available to teach classes as needed during the day, evening, and on Saturday?

• Yes
• No

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Are you willing to complete online instructor certification to teach in the online and/or hybrid formats as needed?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a 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?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have evidence of teaching effectiveness in the areas of Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, and/or Anatomy & Physiology?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have demonstrated experience in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, and/or Genetics and Anatomy & Physiology methods and techniques where applicable?

• Yes
• No

Required Question