Assistant Professor of Genetics

Position Summary:
Eastern New Mexico University’s (ENMU) Department of Biology invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Biology to begin Fall 2024. ENMU seeks candidates with expertise in Human Genetics, Forensic Science or related fields.  The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence and the ability to establish a research program that engages students in applied and/or basic research. This is a residential appointment and campus presence is required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and teach a range of undergraduate and graduate courses in Biology, including but not limited to introductory biology, genetics, and advanced courses in forensic biology and bioinformatics.
• Establish an active biomedically-related research program which provides training and applied and/or basic research experiences for undergraduate and graduate students.
• Seek and obtain extramural funding to support research efforts.
• Direct and mentor graduate students in theses and research projects.
• Maintain appropriate service to the department, college and university, including service on departmental, college and university committees, assisting with the departmental recruitment and retention efforts, and advising undergraduate students.
• Perform other related duties as assigned 

• Ph.D. in Biology or closely related field; ABD will be considered.
• Expertise in Genetics, Forensic Science, Bioinformatics or a biomedically-related field
• The ability to teach biology to students at all degree levels.
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• Commitment to excellence in teaching and willingness to teach using traditional, hybrid or online distance education technologies.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Clear plans for an active research program.

• University-level teaching experience
• Demonstrated experience with grant writing and funding.
• Experience teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students research.

Physical Demand and Working Conditions:

• Work is sedentary in nature that at times requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Essential Functions: [As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the responsibilities, minimum job knowledge, skills, and abilities.  This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.]

Application Review Date:

• Review of applications will begin immediately; position open until filled, with an August 2023 start date expected.
• Electronic applications may be submitted through the links available in the Employment area of the ENMU Human Resources page (http://www.enmu.edu/about/employment-and-hr/employment-opportunities ).

• Letter of interest outlining qualifications
• Curriculum Vitae
• Transcripts (unofficial for application purposes)
• Contact information for three references (blind reference calls may be made on applicants who become a finalist for the position)  
• Applicants must pass a pre-employment background check

ENMU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Eastern New Mexico University is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in its programs, activities, or employment. People seeking additional information about the University’s non-discrimination policy should contact the Affirmative Action Officer at (575) 562-2218.  Individuals with disabilities requesting an accommodation can call the office of human resources at (575) 562-2115.  The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs, activities, employment and admission, and the University is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. Part 106 not to discriminate in such a manner. For more information regarding Title IX please click https://www.enmu.edu/about/public-documents/title-ix/coordinator . New Mexico is an open records state, therefore ENMU complies with the Inspection of Public Records Act, NMSA 1978, Chapter 14, Article 2, from the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General. Requests for records should be sent to [email protected] . For any other inquires please contact Human Resources at (575) 562-2115 or e-mail [email protected]