Teaching Assistant Professor of Cell Biology
Teaching Assistant Professor of Cell Biology
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Type of Position:
Faculty NonTenure
Workstudy Position:
Job Type:
Academic Term (Fixed Term)
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Institution Name:
University of Arkansas FayettevilleFounded in 1871 the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nations top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate and nurturing creativity discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nations strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy worklife balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health dental life and disability insurance tuition waivers for employees and their families 12 official holidays immediate leave accrual and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10 of employee salary.
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.
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Department:
Department of Biological Sciences
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Regular reliable and nondisruptive attendance is an essential job duty as is the ability to create and maintain collegial harmonious working relationships with others.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
With submitted materials the candidate must demonstrate
Doctoral degree in Biology (or a closely related field) from an accredited institution of higher education conferred by the date of initial appointment
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated competency and excellence in teaching in the classroom
Collegelevel experience teaching Cell Biology or a closelyrelated class
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Current knowledge in the field of Cell Biology
Current knowledge of best pedagogy practices for creating effective learning environments
Skilled with using Blackboard Ultra
Additional Information:
The Department:
The Department of Biological Sciences includes 34 tenured or tenuretrack faculty and 12 nontenure track members conducting research and teaching in the areas of evolutionary biology ecology genetics genomics development cell biology and microbiology. More information about the department can be found at: There are additional opportunities for collaboration and graduate recruitment through the Cell and Molecular Biology program Statistics and Analytics program and Center for Advanced Spatial Technologies .
The Arkansas High Performance Computing Center provides stateoftheart computing resources.
The University: The University of Arkansas has a large student body >30000 students) with doctoral fellowship opportunities supported by the $300 million Walton Foundation Endowment. The main campus in Fayetteville is near the historic city center and located in the heart of the Ozark Mountains one of the most biologically diverse regions of the country. Fayetteville and northwest Arkansas are regularly ranked one of the best places to live in the U.S. The region offers a multitude of outdoor recreational opportunities and cultural events.
Duties will include:
80 Teaching
10 Research
10 Service
Salary Information:
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Recruitment Contact Information:
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Completed applications received by May 7th 2025 will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position.
For additional inquiries please contact the search committee chair Michelle EvansWhite at
Applicants must submit:
curriculum vitae
cover letter/letter of application
teaching portfolio demonstrating competence and excellence in teaching and including a philosophy statement
list of three professional references (name title email address and phone number) willing to provide letters of recommendation if requested during the application process. Letters of recommendation will be requested only for candidates selected for interviews.
one year of evaluations as instructor of record illustrating high quality teaching effectiveness.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Annual Salary/Benefits Package: Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Preemployment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check Sex Offender RegistryThe University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions there may also be a financial (credit) background check a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential nondiscriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas seeks to attract develop and retain high quality faculty staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion opportunity educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law including age race color national origin disability religion protected veteran status military service genetic information sex sexual preference or pregnancy. Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Constant Physical Activity:
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Frequent Physical Activity:
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Occasional Physical Activity:
N/A
Benefits Eligible:
YesEmployment Type
Full-Time
