Assistant Professor in Marine Biology 119360

Assistant Professor in Marine Biology 119360

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Work type:Faculty Full-time
Location:Pensacola - Main Campus
Categories:Biology

The University of West Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Disabled/Veteran employer. Any individual requiring special accommodation to apply is requested to advise UWF by contacting UWF Human Resources at 1-850-474-2694 (voice) or 1-850-857-6158 (TTY). E-Verify is required for employment. All applications for employment at the University are subject to Florida public records law. 

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Employment based visa sponsorship will be considered for this position.

Position Number: 119360
Position Title (Classification Title):  Assistant Professor in Marine Biology 119360
Working Title:  Assistant Professor in Marine Biology
Job Summary: The Department of Biology at the University of West Florida in Pensacola, FL invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level starting August 2021. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Marine Biology or a related field from an accredited institution that will complement the department’s research programs and mission. Our faculty are active teacher-scholars who value collaborations both within and across disciplines. The department seeks applicants who will engage in student mentorship and innovative course design that incorporates research-based curriculum using inclusive and equitable strategies. Responsibilities include the standard teaching load at the undergraduate or graduate level of three courses, lecture and/or lab sections, per semester possibly including courses in marine biology, marine vertebrate zoology, biology II (diversity), evolution, or other related courses in the faculty member’s discipline. Applicants are expected to establish an active research program that involves graduate and undergraduate students and supported by external funding.
Department Biology
FLSA: Exempt
Position Minimum Qualifications: Doctoral degree by the time of appointment in Biology or closely related discipline from an accredited institution with a demonstrated record of achievement in teaching, academic research, and service.
Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job:

This position requires a criminal background screen

Number of Vacancies 1
Work Hours 8:00am - 5pm
Contract Period August 2022
FTE 1.0
Salary Range Commensurate with experience
Pay Basis Annually
Preferred Response Date: January 31, 2022
Special Instructions to Applicants: Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: https://careers.uwf.edu. Applicants are required to attach:

• Letter of application addressing interest in the position and qualifications for the major/essential functions
• Curriculum vitae
• Teaching philosophy
• Statement of research interests and plans including how your research will support undergraduate and graduate students
• Three professional references

An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850-474-2694 or email [email protected]. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

*References will be contacted upon submission of this application.

Advertised:October 04, 2021
Applications close:Open until filled

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