Arkansas State University
DESCRIPTION
The Department of Biological Sciences at Arkansas State University invites applications for three tenure-track faculty positions at the rank(s) of Assistant or Associate Professor within the theme of Disease in Nature. Developing an externally funded research program is necessary and collaboration within and outside the Disease in Nature cluster is expected. The successful candidates will have a Ph.D. in Biology or related discipline, an established research record that includes publications in high-quality journals, evidence of the ability to maintain or develop an independent research program, and a commitment to excellence in teaching. Post-doctoral experience is preferred but not required. Of particular interest are candidates who have developed research programs related to any of the following: pathogenic diseases; epidemiology of diseases in natural systems; animal (including human) or plant microbiome; pathogen-host or symbiont-host interactions; plant pathogens, forest diseases, or invasive insects; or ecosystem stressors that influence disease. We also encourage applications from candidates who have developed exceptional research programs outside of the areas specified, but still within the Disease in Nature theme. Interest and ability in teaching undergraduate courses that consist largely of pre-professional students, and wildlife and conservation students secondarily, is required. These courses may include Biology of Animals, Plants, and/or Cell (series of introductory courses for majors); Cell Signaling; Epidemiology; Evolution; Neurobiology (w/ Lab); Mammalogy (w/ Lab); Histology; Virology; Principles and Practices of Forest Resources; and Principles of Ecology. The interest in developing new courses to strengthen our offerings around the Disease in Nature theme is also encouraged. Several avenues for collaborative research at A-State are available with faculty in the Department of Biological Sciences, the Arkansas Biosciences Institute, the Ecotoxicology Research Facility, the Arkansas Center for Biodiversity Collections, and the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (Jonesboro).
If interested, please navigate to this website to apply: https://cho.tbe.taleo.net/cho01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=ARKASTAT2&cws=40&rid=24898.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Contribute to the teaching, research, and service of the department, which currently has approx. 500 undergraduate majors (primarily pre-professional) and 60 graduate students
Mentor students in Biology (MS), Environmental Sciences (MS and PhD), and/or Molecular BioSciences graduate programs (MS and PhD)
Develop an independent and externally funded research program
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses based on the needs in the department and develop courses in the candidate’s expertise
Faculty workload includes teaching, research, creative activity, service, and professional development in the best interest of the faculty, students, and community at large
Assume student academic advising responsibilities along with regular teaching loads
Other duties as assigned
General Days/Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Additional hours as requested and/or needed Regular and reliable attendance
QUALIFICATIONS
An earned Doctorate or equivalent terminal degree appropriate for the discipline Preferred: Post-doctoral research experience
APPLICATION
On page four of the application, please submit the following: Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Statement of research experience and plans Teaching philosophy Statement of commitment to increasing diversity within the field of biology Contact information for at least three references
For any questions, feel free to reach out directly to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Than Boves, at tboves@astate.edu. Review of applications will begin November 5, 2019