F0008 - Tenure-Track Assistant or Associate Professor - Biology
F0008 - Tenure-Track Assistant or Associate Professor - Biology
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Title: F0008 TenureTrack Assistant or Associate Professor Biology
State Role Title: FACULTY
Hiring Range: Commensurate with credentials and experience
Pay Band: UG
Agency: Norfolk State University
Location:Norfolk State University
Agency Website:
Recruitment Type: General Public G
Job Duties
The Department of Biology at Norfolk State University invites applications for a ninemonth tenure track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The department offers a diversity of options that are outlined in three curriculum models each of which leads to a Bachelor of Science in Biology. Applicants are encouraged to visit for more information on the Department of Biology. Review of Applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The selected candidate will begin August 2025.
We seek candidates that are broadly trained in the field of biology having the capabilities to teach both introductory level and upperlevel biology courses. The successful candidate will share departmental responsibilities with a dynamic and productive biology faculty. Some of the departmental responsibilities include assisting with curriculum development and assessment activities participation on committees undergraduate mentoring and participation in recruitment and retention activities. The candidate must have received their doctoral degree by the start date of the position.
NORFOLK STATE UNIVERSITY:
Norfolk State University Norfolk State University is a comprehensive urban public doctoral granting institution committed to transforming students lives through exemplary teaching research and service. The University is a top ranked Historically black College and University (HBCU) with nationally recognized STEM programs and enrolls 6000 students in over thirty undergraduate and nineteen online & inperson graduate programs. Norfolk State University garners over $20M in annual grant expenditures has as an NCAA Division I athletic program with fifteen sports boasts eleven MEAC conference championships in last three years and a coveted marching band invitation for participation in the 2023 Rose Parade.
CITY OF NORFOLK:
The home of the largest Naval Base in the world Norfolk is 1of the 7 cities that make up what is referred to as the Hampton Roads Region an area that includes Virginia Beach and Colonial Williamsburg. Norfolk has big city amenities and attractions of arts and culture and cuisines of the Eastern Seaboard. There are numerous and accessible parks riverfronts lakes festivals and beaches: all favorable for weekend getaways and an easy commute to NSU.
EEO Statement:
Norfolk State University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants without regard to age color disability gender national origin political affiliation genetic information religion sexual orientation sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. NSU encourages and invites minorities women individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Ph.D. in Biology or a closely related field with broad training in biology.
2. A record of or potential for excellent scholarship.
Additional Considerations
1. Postdoctoral or other Independent Research expertise experience in environmental sciences.
2. Evidence of ability to teach ecology evolution organismal biology toxicology and/or environmental science courses.
3. Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate research via mentoring of undergraduate research students and/or use of course based undergraduate research experiences (CURES).
4. Demonstrated ability to effectively engage with students from diverse backgrounds.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT:
Norfolk State University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for all students regardless of background. Candidates must include a diversity statement that reflects their commitment to diversity and inclusion and details their experience working in diversity initiatives and/or with students from underrepresented groups.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Application materials should be submitted the Commonwealth of Virginia Jobs Website using the following link and include the following materials.
1. State application
2. Cover letter
3. Curriculum vitae
4. Diversity statement
5. Teaching Philosophy
Applicants must also submit three letters of recommendation that should be submitted directly to the Chair of the search committee via email using the information below.
Dr. Nazir Barekzi Chair Search Committee position # F0008
Email:
Applicants selected for first consideration will be invited for an initial interview via Zoom. Finalists will be invited to campus for an inperson interview. Review of applications will begin on November 1 2024 and continue until the position is filled.
Contact Information
Name: Norfolk State University
Phone:
Email: Emailed material not accepted
In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). ServiceConnected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022 February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
