Position Information
Vacancy Number: F-00141
Position Title: Assistant Professor of Biology
Classification Title: Faculty
Department: Biology
Employment Type: Full-Time
Minimum Qualifications:
Terminal degree appropriate for the discipline or have the equivalent in training and experience.
"Terminal degree" refers to the highest degree
awarded in a discipline. The doctorate is the terminal degree for most disciplines represented at Auburn University at Montgomery.
Job Open Date: 10/13/2017
Job Close Date:
Faculty Specific
School: College of Arts and Sciences
Contract Type: Nine (9) Months
Tenure Track: Yes
Salary Band: N/A
Special Instructions to Applicant:
The Department of Biology at Auburn University at Montgomery invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level beginning August 2018. The Department seeks candidates with an earned doctorate and expertise in plant biology, plant population genetics, plant ecology or a related field; teaching experience and postdoctoral research experience are highly desirable. Related professional experience in a non-academic setting, such as government or consulting would be desirable but is not a requirement. Primary teaching responsibilities for this position will include teaching plant biology, field botany, and other introductory and upper level courses such as Population Ecology, Ecological Genetics, or other courses as appropriate to their specialty. The successful candidate will also be expected to develop and maintain a research program in their area of expertise with the potential to involve students. Student advising and well as a commitment to university, community, and professional service are also expected.
Auburn University at Montgomery is a comprehensive, public institution located in Alabama's capital city. Enrollment is approximately 5000 students. The Department of Biology includes twelve tenure-track faculty and offers undergraduate degrees in Biology and Environmental Science. Graduate level Biology courses are also offered to M.Ed students in the College of Education.
Applicants should apply online at http://www.jobs.aum.edu/. Interested candidates must submit an online application, which includes a letter of application (cover letter) addressed to the Hiring Committee and describing qualifications for and interest in the position, a curriculum vitae, a statement of research accomplishments and future research plans, a description of teaching experience and philosophy, unofficial college transcripts, and the contact information for at least three individuals who will serve as references.
Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2017, and continue until the position is filled. Please note that all required documents must be submitted before that date to ensure full consideration.
For more information, you may visit http://www.jobs.aum.edu/postings/2924 or contact:
Dr. Rosine W. Hall
Environmental Biology Search Committee Chair
Auburn University at Montgomery
Department of Biology
P.O. Box 244023
Montgomery, AL 36124-4023
rhall@aum.edu
Auburn University at Montgomery is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity; therefore, we encourage applications from historically underrepresented groups, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
About the University/College
Auburn University at Montgomery has been ranked among the South's top universities by U.S. News and World Report, was named one of the best colleges in the Southeast by The Princeton Review, is designated as a Military Friendly School, and is consistently chosen as the best university in the area. Auburn Montgomery provides students with detailed knowledge and hands-on, practical experience, often from professionals in the field.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Research
- Statement of Teaching/Research
- Transcript(s)
- Professional Reference Sheet
- Additional Transcript(s)
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