Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences - University of Memphis

https://workforum.memphis.edu/postings/11371

Posting Number FAECC432
Advertised Title Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences
Campus Location Main Campus (Memphis, TN)
Position Number 001491
Category Full-Time Faculty
Department Biology

Position Summary
The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Memphis(www.memphis.edu/biology) invites applications for a nine-month tenure-track position
in animal physiology (research and teaching) at the Assistant Professor level, pending funding availability.
Candidates must have a PhD, postdoctoral training, a record of
peer-reviewed publication and scholarly accomplishments commensurate with experience, and evidence of funding potential.
The successful candidate’s demonstrated focus will be animal physiology. Research emphasis and taxon is open, although those with a focus on organismal biology.
Those that use integrative methodologies to study endocrine/neuroendocrine mechanisms that mediate behaviors
are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be
expected to teach both graduate and undergraduate courses and develop an externally funded research program involving MS and PhD students that complements existing strengths of faculty.
Competitive start-up funds are available and salary will be commensurate with experience.

Minimum Position Qualifications
Candidates must have a PhD, post-doctoral experience, and a
record of peer-reviewed publications and other scholarly
accomplishments.

Special Conditions

Posting Date 10/29/2015
Closing Date 11/30/2015
Open Until Filled No
Hiring Range Competitive and commensurate with experience.
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time: Benefits Eligible

Special Instructions to Applicants
The application process is online at: https://workforum.memphis.edu.

Applicant must submit:
1. Cover Letter with statement of research interests
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Teaching Philosophy
4. Email addresses of three reference providers

Instructions to Applicant regarding references
The Search Committee for the position has established that reference letters
must be submitted in order for an applicant to be fully considered for this
position. You must submit email addresses for three reference providers. The
system, workForum, will send an email to your reference providers. You have the
ability to track the status of these reference letters online. Please call
901.678.2581 if you have any questions concerning reference letters.

Is this posting for UofM employees only? No