Assistant Professor of Biology (Developmental Biologist)
Posted by the Node, on 25 October 2017
Closing Date: 15 March 2021
The Department of Biology within the College of Natural and Health Sciences at The University of Tampa invites applications for a tenure track position in developmental biology at the rank of Assistant Professor starting in August 2018.
The University of Tampa is a medium-sized, comprehensive, residentially-based private institution of 8,913 undergraduate and graduate students. The University is ideally situated on a beautiful 110-acre campus next to the Hillsborough River, adjacent to Tampa’s dynamic central business district, which is a growing, vibrant, diverse metropolitan area. UT reflects this vibrancy; with 20 consecutive years of enrollment growth UT boasts 229 student organizations, a multicultural student body from 50 states and 140 countries, and “Top Tier” ranking in U.S. News and World Report.
Primary responsibilities will include an undergraduate teaching load of 12 contact hours per semester. The candidate is expected to teach introductory biology for majors, an upper division course in developmental biology, and other courses as needed.
Secondarily, the candidate is expected to engage in scholarly and research activity that involves undergraduates, advise students, and provide service to the department, college, university and broader community. Research activities must yield peer-reviewed publications.
PhD preferred (advanced ABD candidates considered), prior teaching and research experience with undergraduates is desirable.
Salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience.
Review of applications will begin January 2, 2018, and continue until the position is filled. Limited start-up packages and modest research space are available for tenure-track positions.
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