Assistant Professor of Biology: Soil Microbial Ecology

University of Maryland Eastern Shore, United States

Updated: 1 day ago

Location: Princess Anne, MARYLAND

Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Position Information

Position Title	Assistant Professor of Biology: Soil Microbial Ecology
Job Type	Faculty
Position Information	The Department of Natural Sciences (DNS) at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor of biology in microbial ecology. DNS houses the biology, chemistry, biochemistry, and environmental science undergraduate programs and graduate programs in Chemistry, Marine-Estuarine and Environmental Sciences (MEES), and Toxicology. We seek candidates whose expertise may bridge these programs and who demonstrate experience in areas such as microbial mediation of soil biogeochemistry, plant symbioses, soil health, carbon sequestration, and processing of chemicals of emerging concern. Candidates working on microbial community structure and community-environment interactions in native or agricultural ecosystems are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities	Teach a diverse student population and prepare students broadly for future careers in academia, industry, and government. Teaching responsibilities include introductory undergraduate biology courses, soil ecology, biogeochemistry, and/or courses in the candidate’s area of interest and expertise. Teaching in the graduate MEES and/or Toxicology programs is also expected. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Classification	25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations
Required Qualifications	PhD in biology, natural resources, soil science, environmental science, or related field. with a focus on soil microbial. Accomplishment in publishing. Experience teaching or mentoring undergraduates. Develop an extramurally funded research program, mentor undergraduate students through their capstone research experiences. Train graduate students in the MEES and Toxicology graduate programs. Contribute to departmental and program self-governance. Grant writing experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities	Ability to inspire a diverse student body. Strong writing skills. Ability to write grants to support research and scholarship. Administer and coordinate graduate programming. Research broadly in soil microbial ecology/soil processes.
Certifications/Registrations	N/A
EEO Statement	UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.
FLSA	Exempt
Salary	Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number	F00252P
Application/Resume deadline
Open Until Filled	Yes
Resume/Application Process	Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae including publication list, a statement of teaching and mentorship philosophy, approach, and experience, a statement that describes the applicant’s prior and current research and their vision and plans for future research, and a statement that describes the applicant’s commitment to and experience in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion and the names of three current, professional references to include an e-mail address and telephone number. Please visit https://umes.peopleadmin.com to apply. The successful candidate must be able to accept employment in the United States without Employer Immigration sponsorship. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Jonathan Cumming, Professor and Chair, Department of Natural Sciences, Email: [email protected] Telephone: 410-651-6014.
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