Assistant Professor - Genetics

Position Information

2012623Faculty

Assistant Professor - Genetics

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and education.

Regular

Tenure Track

9 month

Position Summary Information

Applications are invited for a full-time 9-month tenure track position in the field of Genetics for the Department of Biology to begin August 2025.

We seek to hire a candidate who investigates the genetic mechanisms underlying long-term evolutionary responses of organisms to their environment. The ideal candidate will study evolutionary, ecological, and/or community processes using genomic approaches. Research expertise might encompass any level of biological hierarchy, ecological scale, or organismal group even to include research in genetic based diseases.

The department values faculty who excel in teaching and research and are committed to being part of a dynamic team.

• Teach upper division undergraduate and graduate courses in genetics, evolution, biological methods, and/or other areas of expertise and lower division courses in biology.
• A typical teaching load is two lectures and two to three labs per semester.
• Advise biology majors, aid in curriculum development, and provide service to the Department, College, and University.
• Modest research space and equipment will be made available based on synergy with existing faculty research programs.

• A record of scholarly achievement and demonstrate the ability to develop an extramurally funded research program appropriate for a regional university.
• The successful candidate will be expected to engage in sustained and substantive research that includes direction of undergraduate and graduate students.

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

• Ph.D. in Biology, Genetics, Evolution, Ecology or another related field
• ABD will be considered if all requirements are completed by date of hire, August 1, 2025.
• Postdoctoral experience is preferred, although not required.
• Experience in mentoring students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access of underserved populations to graduate and professional programs in biology is preferred.
• A background search will be required of the successful applicant.

Posting Detail Information

08/30/2024

Yes

• Each applicant must include a cover letter and the names and contact information for three references, one of which must be from your most recent or current employer, with your application materials. Many people add this to the end of the CV/Resume.
• Application must also include: unofficial graduate and undergraduate transcripts, a statement of research interests, and a teaching philosophy.
• If you would like to additionally attach Letters of Recommendation (no more than three) to your online application, letters must be dated one year or less from the date of your application. You may attach your letters of recommendation in the "Optional Documents" section under the "Letter of Reference" tab. Letters of recommendation may be sent by email to "~~~" or hard copy to "Austin Peay State University, Human Resources Dept., PO Box 4507, Clarksville, TN 37044" with your name and desired position clearly indicated after your online application is completed.
• If granted an interview, unofficial transcripts will be required of applicants and official transcripts will be required of the selected candidate before the candidate will be offered a position.
• You will not be able to attach your letters of recommendation, unofficial transcripts or any other supplemental document(s) nor modify your application after it has been submitted.

Applicant review will continue until the position is filled.

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