Assistant Professor of Biology
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Job Location:
Little Rock, AR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Type of Position:
Faculty - Tenure/Tenure Track
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Job Type:
Academic Term (Fixed Term)
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Institution Name:
University of Arkansas at Little RockThe University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock we prepare our more than 8900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rocks thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and states growing profile as a regional leader in research technology transfer economic development and job creation.
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Department:
Biology
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Summary of Job Duties:
The Assistant Professor of Biology teaching duties include the departments core courses and classes in comparative and experimental physiology developmental physiology or evolutionary developmental biology. The candidate is expected to complement and enhance the existing strength of the department by establishing an extramurally funded research program and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students within their area of expertise. Service to the department college and the university is expected of all faculty. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.
Qualifications:
Required Education and/or Experience:
Earned Ph.D. in Biology with a focus on developmental biology embryology or organismal biology.
Preferred Education and/or Experience:
Minimum of one year of postdoctoral experience;
Experience teaching and developing courses in comparative and experimental physiology developmental physiology or evolutionary developmental biology;
Evidence of a strong commitment to student-centered instruction and evidence-based teaching methods;
Evidence of a commitment to science education outreach and/or community engagement;
Knowledge of different methods of student learning and assessment;
A track record of research productivity.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Teaching duties include the departments core courses and upper-level courses in the candidates specialty;
Establish and maintain a research program that incorporates undergraduates and graduate students with external funding;
Provide service to the Biology Department the Donaghey College of STEM and the University.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Excellent communication skills;
Commitment to inclusive teaching;
Ability to provide effective mentorship;
Ability to work communicate and collaborate in a departmental team from a variety of research backgrounds.
Additional Information:
Salary Information:
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Optional Documents:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Recruitment Contact Information:
Assistant Professor
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check Sex Offender RegistryThe University of Arkansas at Little Rock 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 non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
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 orientation or pregnancy. 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:
Hearing Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Repetitive Motion Sitting Standing Talking Walking
Frequent Physical Activity:
Hearing Talking
Occasional Physical Activity:
Standing
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Experience
- Medical Management
- Library Services
- Pharmacy Residency
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Higher Education Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Grant Writing
- Mentoring
- Research Laboratory Experience
About Company
UACCB is a two-year, accredited Arkansas community college with on-campus and online classes offering a variety of degrees and technical certificates.
