Position Details

Position Number F21504

Posting Number F0001894

Position Title Director of the Shimadzu Core Research Facility and Assistant/Associate Professor of Biology (Tenure Track)

Number of Positions Available 1

Location Ferris State University - Big Rapids

Advertised Salary $73,000 - $83,000

FLSA Exempt

Employee Class F4 - Faculty - Full-Time 12-Mo

At Will/Just Cause At Will

Part-time/Full-time Full-time

Summary of Position The Department of Biological Sciences at Ferris State University seeks a qualified individual to serve in the capacity of Director of the Shimadzu Core Research Facility at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor. Applicants for this tenure-track, 12-month position should have a Ph.D. in the Biological Sciences or a closely-related field. Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate education, potential for teaching
excellence, effective communication and interpersonal skills, and experience with chromatography (such as HPLC and GC), mass spectrometry, and other instrumental techniques. The Shimadzu Core Research Facility is a multidisciplinary research laboratory that is used for individual research projects as well as for teaching activities tied to course objectives. The Director will provide oversight of the facility, including regular maintenance of the equipment, oversee inventory of laboratory supplies, develop laboratory protocols, and ensure compliance with standard procedures. The Director will assist faculty and students and have the opportunity to initiate their own research program. In addition to being responsible for oversight of the core research facility, this individual will teach classes during the regular academic year in their area of expertise. Preference will be given to those with a background in toxicology and/or forensic science, but we welcome interest from other fields of expertise, provided they support the functions of the department.

Position Type Faculty - Temporary & Continuing

Required Qualifications

Required Education Ph.D. in the Biological Sciences or a related field.

Required Work Experience Experience with chromatography (such as HPLC and GC), mass spectrometry, and other basic laboratory techniques.

Required Licenses and Certifications Valid driver's license.

Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered

Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered Laboratory management experience.
Teaching experience in area related to specialty.
Research/scholarship related to area of specialty.
Experience in the maintenance of laboratory equipment.
Post-doctoral experience.

Posting Details

Posting Date 11/10/2017

Closing Date

Open Until Applicants are Selected, Selected for interview, or Position Filled Yes

Initial Application Review Date 01/08/2018

Internal/External Posting External

Special Instructions to Applicants Transcript 1 ( REQUIRED ): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcript of Ph.D. in the Biological Sciences or a related field.
Transcript 2 ( REQUIRED ): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcript of undergraduate degree.
Transcripts must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit official transcripts.

Duties
Duties

Duties Provide oversight of the facility, including equipment maintenance.

Essential/Marginal Essential
Duties

Duties Assist student and professors with research and lab equipment.

Essential/Marginal Essential
Duties

Duties Develop laboratory protocols.

Essential/Marginal Essential
Duties

Duties Oversee laboratory supply inventories.

Essential/Marginal Essential
Duties

Duties Ensure compliance with standard protocols (e.g., safety).

Essential/Marginal Essential
Duties

Duties Engage in research projects that involve students

Essential/Marginal Marginal

Responsibilities / Skills and Abilities
Responsibilities

Responsibilities Report directly to the Chair of the Department of Biological Sciences and the Director of Academic Research.
Responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of designated information and performing duties in compliance with applicable laws, laboratory safety practices, and policies and procedures.

Required Skills and Abilities

Required Skills and Abilities -Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team setting.
-Ability to work effectively with diverse groups.
-Effective interpersonal skills.
-Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
-Ability to travel to teaching assignments and events during both day and night hours.

Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Transcript 1
4. Transcript 2
5. Teaching Philosophy

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