Assistant Professor of Biology, School of Natural Sciences
EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Tenure Track, Full-time, 9-month contract
PRIMARY DUTY:
Seeking a biologist to offer
various courses for biology majors and students preparing for admission to professional programs in health care fields. A background and
ability to offer an upper-level course in human or animal physiology for biology majors is essential. Additional teaching assignments are
likely to include a physiology course for nursing and allied health students and contributions to the introductory biology sequence for
science majors. Additional assignments may include medical terminology and other courses suited to the applicant's area of
expertise.(12-hour load per semester)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Teach an upper level course in Human
Physiology suitable for biology majors. - Teach a 200 level physiology course for students in nursing and other allied health
fields. - Teach in the introductory sequence biology sequence for science majors, either an introduction to cells and molecular
biology or a course in biological diversity, currently in development. - Contribute to the biology discipline curriculum in other ways
by offering courses in the candidate's area of expertise. - Offerings related to neurophysiology and cancer biology are attractive but
we are open to a wide range of possibilities. - Cover a typical annual teaching load of 12 load hours per term (fall and
spring). - Develop scholarly activity that involves undergraduate and/or master's students.
- Serve the School and University on
committees as assigned. - Provide additional student support in the form of academic advisement, mentorship, or other student
assistance as appropriate. - Hold seven office hours/week.
- Other duties as assigned by the Chair.
REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Ph. D. in biology or related scientific discipline. ABD candidates will be
considered.
Skills: Good classroom management and lecture skills.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Typical
university classroom, office, laboratory, and field conditions.
EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED:
Common classroom
teaching equipment, laboratory instrumentation, and equipment for field studies.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Ability to complete essential functions in the classroom, laboratory, and field.
TO APPLY:
Please
submit:
(1) a letter of application which describes your teaching experience and suitability for the position
(2) a
statement of teaching philosophy
(3) a current curriculum vitae
(4) a statement of research interests
(5) unofficial
transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
(6) contact information for three professional references
INQUIRIES FOR THE POSITION CAN BE MADE TO:
Biologist Search Committee
Department of Natural Sciences
Northwest Missouri State University
800 University Drive
Maryville, MO 64468-6001
Phone: (660) 562-1388
E-mail: natsci@nwmissouri.edu