Assistant Professor, Biology (TT)
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22 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The mission of the Department of Biology is to provide students with a broad understanding of biology spanning molecules to ecosystems through community engaged teaching research and service. The University of Akron strongly values inclusion and diversity of ideas experience and methodology within the classroom and in the research and creative activity of its faculty. As such we welcome applicants who use integrative approaches across a range of biological computational humanistic socio-cultural community-based prevention science behavioral and statistical methods.
This search seeks a scholar-teacher who will offer a strong contribution to the excellence of UA through research teaching service and collaboration. Specifically as an urban-research university we are particularly interested in scholars whose work touches on the pressing needs of cities and urban communities. Through our teaching scholarship and service we strive to create an environment where every student at the University feels included and welcomed. We value the contribution of each individual in their commitment to a better University of Akron and welcome applications that demonstrate experience working with students from different backgrounds experiences and beliefs.
Required Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Biology or related area.
Preferred Qualifications:
Evidence of research and teaching excellence in molecular physiology or a related area. Applicants research should demonstrate potential for external funding. Applicants research and teaching should show potential to leverage existing resources such as the local health care infrastructure (e.g. Northeast Ohio Medical School Summa Health Akron Childrens Hospital The Cleveland Clinic) Cleveland Museum of Natural History Cuyahoga Valley National Park the UA field station or promote interactions with similar regional resources. This hire would support education in our biology and biomedical science majors graduate education in the Integrated Bioscience PhD program and potentially reach into the underserved communities in our local urban school systems in Akron and Northeast Ohio. The ideal applicant should have Post-doctoral research experience.
Additional Position Information:
Application Instructions: In order to be considered for this position please attach a cover letter C.V. statements of research interests statement of teaching philosophy and contact information for three references.
Application Deadline:
Applications will be accepted through January 11th 2026. Review of applications will begin on January 12th 2026.
Compensation:
The compensation for this position is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt):
Union Affiliation (if applicable):
American Association of University ProfessorsFor assistance with your application or attachments please contact the Human Resources representative listed:
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The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. The University endeavors to protect the health welfare and safety of all students employees and visitors on our campus. As such all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre-employment driving record search.
Non-Discrimination Statement
The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans.
State of Residence Statement
It is the expectation of the University of Akron that allwork performed as an employee ofthe University will be performed in Ohio.
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
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