Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences in Histology, Microbiology, and/or Parasitology
Company:
Hampton University
Job Location:
Hampton
Category:
Biology
Type:
Full-Time
Description
The Department of Biological Sciences at Hampton University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Histology, Microbiology, and/or Parasitology, with the appointment beginning in Fall 2025. Successful applicants will have demonstrated excellence in teaching, a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate education, and a well-developed plan to establish an active research program with student involvement.
Founded in 1868, Hampton University is a leading historically black university (HBCU) located on the Virginia Peninsula, in the City of Hampton. It is a privately endowed, co-educational, non-sectarian institution of higher learning with accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. The Biological Sciences offers the Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, and Master of Biological Sciences.
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities include teaching, research, external funding, publications, creative and scholarly activities, and community service. Full-time Faculty will be expected to teach both the undergraduate and graduate lecture and research courses as assigned. The term Full-time Faculty is defined as the faculty who teach the required credit hours per semester or the equivalent. Additionally, faculty must prepare and/or maintain current course syllabi and outlines; develop course expectations; sustain expertise in specialty areas in teaching, research, and professional development; advise and register assigned students; participate in recruitment and retention activities; keep accurate academic/student records. The faculty member is expected to conduct and utilize research for the integration and discovery of knowledge. The faculty member must focus on developing research programs and promoting student research activities on-campus, while expanding the research programs through interdisciplinary collaborations and interinstitutional partnerships. The faculty member is expected to participate in academic service activities in the department, school, and university. The faculty member is also expected to represent the University, the School of Science, and the Department of Biological Sciences when participating in professional organizations, meetings and conferences, and community activities.
Qualifications
Successful candidates should have a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences with a proven record of outstanding journal publications in Histology, Microbiology, and/or Parasitology as a lead author, as well as demonstrated experience in increasing student enrollment at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The ideal candidate will develop an independent research program in the field of Human Anatomy and Physiology.
How to Apply
Application should include a completed Application for Faculty Employment, a cover letter, curriculum vitae, publication list, research and teaching statements, and three letters of recommendation. The reference letters should comment on the applicant's ability to establish an externally funded research program as well as teaching experiences. The formal review and interview of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The application should be electronically submitted to Dr. Isi Ero-Johnson, Dean of the School of Science, Hampton University, Hampton, VA 23668, email: isi.erojohnson@hamptonu.edu.
The Department of Biological Sciences at Hampton University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Histology, Microbiology, and/or Parasitology, with the appointment beginning in Fall 2025. Successful applicants will have demonstrated excellence in teaching, a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate education, and a well-developed plan to establish an active research program with student involvement.
Founded in 1868, Hampton University is a leading historically black university (HBCU) located on the Virginia Peninsula, in the City of Hampton. It is a privately endowed, co-educational, non-sectarian institution of higher learning with accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. The Biological Sciences offers the Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, and Master of Biological Sciences.
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities include teaching, research, external funding, publications, creative and scholarly activities, and community service. Full-time Faculty will be expected to teach both the undergraduate and graduate lecture and research courses as assigned. The term Full-time Faculty is defined as the faculty who teach the required credit hours per semester or the equivalent. Additionally, faculty must prepare and/or maintain current course syllabi and outlines; develop course expectations; sustain expertise in specialty areas in teaching, research, and professional development; advise and register assigned students; participate in recruitment and retention activities; keep accurate academic/student records. The faculty member is expected to conduct and utilize research for the integration and discovery of knowledge. The faculty member must focus on developing research programs and promoting student research activities on-campus, while expanding the research programs through interdisciplinary collaborations and interinstitutional partnerships. The faculty member is expected to participate in academic service activities in the department, school, and university. The faculty member is also expected to represent the University, the School of Science, and the Department of Biological Sciences when participating in professional organizations, meetings and conferences, and community activities.
Qualifications
Successful candidates should have a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences with a proven record of outstanding journal publications in Histology, Microbiology, and/or Parasitology as a lead author, as well as demonstrated experience in increasing student enrollment at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The ideal candidate will develop an independent research program in the field of Human Anatomy and Physiology.
How to Apply
Application should include a completed Application for Faculty Employment, a cover letter, curriculum vitae, publication list, research and teaching statements, and three letters of recommendation. The reference letters should comment on the applicant's ability to establish an externally funded research program as well as teaching experiences. The formal review and interview of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The application should be electronically submitted to Dr. Isi Ero-Johnson, Dean of the School of Science, Hampton University, Hampton, VA 23668, email: isi.erojohnson@hamptonu.edu.
