Assistant Professor for Microbiology

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit:

The Department of Biological and Forensic Sciences is an academic unit within the Lloyd College of Health, Science, and Technology, seeking to serve a diverse student body, including military and international students, through effective teaching, active scholarship, and service-learning activities. The Department of Biological and Forensic Sciences offers a Bachelor of Science in Biology with concentrations in pre-health, organismal biology, or molecular biology/biotechnology, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Forensic Sciences. The Department offers a minor program in Biology and Biotechnology. The Department has more than four hundred enrolled undergraduate students and seventeen (17) tenured, tenure-track, or lecturer faculty members. The Department of Biological and Forensic Science's mission is to provide high-quality, student-centered academic programs and courses in the sciences at the undergraduate level. In addition, the department provides each student with the opportunity to broaden his/her knowledge before deciding on a specific profession and being committed to discovering and disseminating knowledge in the fields of Biological Sciences. Our diverse faculty prepares students to become critical thinkers through education, research, and outreach programs. Our highly qualified faculty are driven to prepare students for government, industry, health-related professions, and education careers and to pursue further study in graduate or professional schools. The Department strives to develop abilities and values to serve our regional, national, international, and military communities and create a nurturing and learning environment for students, faculty, and staff.

Primary Purpose of the Position:

The Department of Biological and Forensic Sciences invites applicants for a tenure track position as an Assistant of Microbiology effective Fall 2024. The successful applicant will have a doctorate in Microbiology or a closely related field. Experience teaching introduction to biology, microbiology, and biotechnology courses at an undergraduate/graduate university and/or community college will be a plus. The successful candidate is expected to teach courses in microbiology and general biology, cellular biology, biotechnology and, develop and teach new courses in the Biology Program, advise/mentor students, serve in department, college, and university committees, and assist in building and maintaining professional relationships with local, regional, and national laboratories and law enforcement agencies. In addition, the candidate is expected to establish an active, externally funded research program involving undergraduate students.

Teaching: (60%)
Teach a variety of undergraduate courses.

Teach classes in microbiology, introduction to biology, biotechnology, scientific writing/communication, and related disciplines that meet the standard FSU workload policy.

Contribute to curriculum development.

Research: (20%)

Conduct research, publish, and write grants.

Develop a robust research program involving collaboration with students and faculty.

Perform scholarly activities consistent with their rank.

Commit to maintaining a productive program of scholarship in microbiology.

Engage in research and training activities within professional societies and related.

Service: (20%)

Contribute to ongoing programmatic development within the Department of Biological and Forensic Science and the College of Health, Science, and Technology.

Serve as a mentor and/or student organization advisor for undergraduate students, guiding their professional and personal development and academic progress.

Actively participate in departmental, college, university, community, and professional service consistent with the goals of the Department, College, and University.

Commitment to contribute to the strategic initiatives of the Department, College, and University

A doctorate in microbiology or a closely related field and a record of excellence in teaching, research, and service commensurate with the rank of a tenure-track Assistant Professor..

For priority consideration, please apply by March 15, 2024.

Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase "see resume."
Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable).

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, political affiliation or sexual orientation. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

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