Working Title Assistant Professor in Microbiology
Department Biological Sciences
Full Time or Part
Time? Full Time
Commitment to
Inclusive Excellence Northern Kentucky University embraces inclusiveness,
equity, and global awareness in all dimensions of our work and seek excellence
through diversity among our students, administrators, faculty, and staff.
Application by members of diverse groups is encouraged.
We are an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action
institution.
The Department of Biological Sciences at Northern Kentucky
University invites applications for a tenure track assistant professor position
starting Fall 2018. We welcome applications from candidates with a non-clinical
research program in microbiology. We are especially interested in applicants
with expertise in microbial ecology, ecological genomics, metagenomics, or
bioinformatics. Appointees will teach undergraduate courses, contribute to advising
and mentoring, and run a research program involving undergraduate students.
Purpose of Position
The Department of Biological Sciences has 22 full-time faculty members and
approximately 500 undergraduate majors. NKU is a comprehensive regional
university of 16,000 students located seven miles from downtown Cincinnati in
an area offering an outstanding quality of life. It is near a variety of
natural areas and is a nationally recognized metropolitan university committed
to active engagement with the Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati region of
nearly two million people. The Department of Biological Sciences is strongly
committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and the
curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to these goals are encouraged to
apply and to identify their strengths and experiences in this area. Northern
Kentucky University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. For
additional information on Northern Kentucky University and the department of
Biological Sciences please visit http://www.nku.edu
and http://artscience.nku.edu/departments/biology.html.
Primary
Responsibilities Candidates should be strongly committed to teaching at the
undergraduate level and should incorporate innovative, inquiry-based, dynamic,
active-learning methods into courses. Preference will be given to applicants
using evidence-based instructional practices in the classroom and guidance from
AAAS Vision and Change in their curricular development. Primary teaching
responsibilities will include lecture and laboratory courses in Microbiology
and Microbial Ecology. Additional teaching assignments will depend on the
candidate’s expertise and departmental needs but may include Introductory
Biology, Environmental Science, Evolution, Ecology, Genetics, or other courses
that the successful candidate is interested in developing. We encourage
applicants with background for and interest in developing a Bioinformatics
course. The successful candidate is expected to grow a productive research
program that involves undergraduate students and pursue external funding.
Faculty members are also expected to engage in service activities at all levels
of the university and provide academic and professional advising to students.
To Apply: Submit
to https://jobs.nku.edu 1) a cover letter specifically
addressing experience and qualifications, 2) a statement of teaching
philosophy, 3) a description of current research and goals for future research
4) a current curriculum vitae, 5) transcripts, and 6) contact information for
three references.
Review of applications will begin on September 11, 2017. The
position will remain open until a suitable candidate has been selected.
Qualifications
Ph.D. in microbiology, microbial ecology or related field.
Minimum Education
Ph.D
Requisition Number
2017F262
Job Open Date
07/24/2017
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Quick Link http://jobs.nku.edu/postings/6035
For questions contact Erin Strome, stromee1@nku.edu
Any candidate offered this position is required to go through a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.
