Posting Details
| Job Title | Assistant Professor of Biology |
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| Position Number | 999248 |
| Department | Biology |
| Salary | $51,817 |
| Job Summary/Description | The Department of Biology at Angelo State University in San Angelo, TX seeks applicants for the tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of Biology with a specialization in the field of Mammalogy. Teaching, research, and service are the primary responsibilities. Candidates are required to possess the teaching skills and experience in some aspect of Mammalogy to engage in research with undergraduate and master’s level graduate students. Candidates with a strong interest or experience in college level teaching and research supervision will be preferred. The successful applicant is also expected to attend departmental events and perform other departmental duties as assigned. The position is a nine-month, on-campus appointment with the possibility of teaching summer classes. |
| Typical Duties/Job Duties | The successful applicant will be expected to develop and teach undergraduate and graduate level courses and labs in their specialty and other departmental service courses as assigned (e.g., Introductory Biology, Zoology, Evolution, Genetics, Cell Biology). The candidate should be willing to teach online courses as needed. The successful applicant is expected to develop an active research program and conduct research with undergraduate and graduate (master’s level) students. The applicant will also be expected to participate in departmental, college, and university level service and events, advise students, and be responsible for curation and growth of the mammal collection in the Angelo State Natural History Collection. Teaching load is equivalent to 24 semester credit hours each academic year. |
| Knowledge, Skills and Abilities | The successful applicant should possess:
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| Minimum Qualifications | Earned Ph.D. in Biology or related field from an accredited institution with emphasis in any field of mammalogy. ABD applicants will be considered but the doctorate must be completed by the end of the first semester of employment. |
| Preferred Qualifications | Potential for excellence in teaching, research, and mentoring students. Demonstrated ability to procure external funding. Experience in or knowledge of the maintenance and curation of mammal specimens. |
| Physical Requirements | The successful applicant must be able to perform light work in an office setting and to frequently stand, walk, sit, lift and carry light objects (up to 20 pounds) and perform similar actions throughout the workday. |
| EEO Statement | Angelo State University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting and ensuring equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Angelo State University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment opportunities for qualified individuals with disabilities. We are committed to ensuring that a qualified individual with a disability has the same rights and privileges in employment as non-disabled employees. If an accommodation is requested for the job application process, please contact our office at (325) 942-2168 or email us at [email protected] . |
| Posting Number | F183P |
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| Open Date | 11/30/2021 |
| Close Date | 02/15/2022 |
| Desired Start Date | 08/15/2022 |
| Review Start Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | |
| Required Number of References |
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