Assistant Professor Department of Biology
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD
Full-time
Education
Posted on May 22, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Job Title
Assistant Professor Department of Biology
Division
Divison of Academic Affairs
Department
Department of Biology
Work Status
Full Time
Position Category
Faculty
FLSA
Exempt
Pay Range
Commensurate with experience
Minimum
Commensurate with experience
Maximum
Commensurate with experience
Fund Source
State Support
Job Duties
The Biology Department at Morgan State University seeks a dynamic and energetic Assistant Professor, tenure-stream, with a strong interest in research and teaching. Research strength can be across a variety of biomedical subdisciplines; however, the successful applicant should have a demonstrated strong background in genetics/genomics. Applicants must demonstrate research accomplishments with a strong trajectory of peer-reviewed publications and potential for external funding.
The successful applicant is expected to establish an independent externally funded research program, mentor undergraduate and graduate students in their research team, and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the department.
The Biology Department and the School of Computer Mathematics & Natural Sciences are on a growth trajectory in terms of research accomplishments. Faculty participate in the interdisciplinary Center for Urban Health Disparities and Innovations (https://www.morgan.edu/rcmi) and the newly founded Center for Brain Health. The university offers cutting-edge core cellular/molecular biology laboratory facilities and a brand-new OLAW-certified vivarium.
Job Duties
The successful candidate must have completed a Ph.D. or equivalent in Biology or a related field from an accredited college or university. Relevant postdoctoral training is required.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Teaching experience in undergraduate courses is highly desirable.
A background in genetics/genomics is also desirable.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
FA00343
Number of Vacancies
1
Job Open Date
05/21/2024
Application Review Date
Job Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicant
Please be prepared to upload the following documents to your application before submission:
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Summary
Job Title
Assistant Professor Department of Biology
Division
Divison of Academic Affairs
Department
Department of Biology
Work Status
Full Time
Position Category
Faculty
FLSA
Exempt
Pay Range
Commensurate with experience
Minimum
Commensurate with experience
Maximum
Commensurate with experience
Fund Source
State Support
Job Duties
The Biology Department at Morgan State University seeks a dynamic and energetic Assistant Professor, tenure-stream, with a strong interest in research and teaching. Research strength can be across a variety of biomedical subdisciplines; however, the successful applicant should have a demonstrated strong background in genetics/genomics. Applicants must demonstrate research accomplishments with a strong trajectory of peer-reviewed publications and potential for external funding.
The successful applicant is expected to establish an independent externally funded research program, mentor undergraduate and graduate students in their research team, and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the department.
The Biology Department and the School of Computer Mathematics & Natural Sciences are on a growth trajectory in terms of research accomplishments. Faculty participate in the interdisciplinary Center for Urban Health Disparities and Innovations (https://www.morgan.edu/rcmi) and the newly founded Center for Brain Health. The university offers cutting-edge core cellular/molecular biology laboratory facilities and a brand-new OLAW-certified vivarium.
Job Duties
- Establish an independent externally funded research program
- Mentor undergraduate and graduate students in their research team
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the department
- Obtain external grant to fund their research
- Publish papers
- Train postdocs, technicians, graduate and undergraduate students
The successful candidate must have completed a Ph.D. or equivalent in Biology or a related field from an accredited college or university. Relevant postdoctoral training is required.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Assistant Professor, tenure-stream, with a strong interest in both research and teaching
- Research strength can be across a variety of biomedical subdisciplines; however, the successful Demonstrated background in genetics, genomics
- Applicants must demonstrate research accomplishments with a strong trajectory of peer-reviewed publications and potential for external funding.
- Ability to demonstrate research accomplishments with a strong trajectory of peer-reviewed publications and potential for external funding
Teaching experience in undergraduate courses is highly desirable.
A background in genetics/genomics is also desirable.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
FA00343
Number of Vacancies
1
Job Open Date
05/21/2024
Application Review Date
Job Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicant
Please be prepared to upload the following documents to your application before submission:
- Statement of Interest
- Curriculum Vitae
- Unofficial Transcript Copy
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy (include information of demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion)
- Research Philosophy
- List at least three reference contacts in the reference page of your application
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Public Job Posting
- Internal Job Posting
- Agency Referral
- Advertisement/Publication
- Personal Referral
- Website
- Other
- * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
- 0-1
- 1-3
- 3-5
- 5-7
- 7+
- * Are you a current, past or retired Morgan University employee? Are you a current, past or retired State employee? If YES to pass, retired or current STATE employee, please put the agency. If not applicable, put N/A.
(Open Ended Question) - * Do you have a Ph.D. or equivalent in Biology or a related field from an accredited college or university?
- Yes
- No
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Transcripts (unofficial )
- Research Philosophy
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Peer-Review/Scholarship/Creative Work
- Resume
- Supporting Document
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