Posting Details
Position Information
| Position Number | 999049 |
|---|---|
| Functional Title | Assistant Professor |
| Position Type | Tenure Stream |
| Position Eclass | FC - Faculty 9 month Non Leave earn |
| University Information | UNC Greensboro , located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement . Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000+ students , and 3,000+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams , 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs , UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value , with noted strengths in health and wellness , visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram . |
| Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit | The UNCG Department of Biology endeavors towards excellence in conducting research and teaching biological concepts and skills to biology majors and graduate students, to prepare them for professional careers and more advanced study. We introduce non-biology majors to the foundations and applications of biology. By involving undergraduate and graduate students in research, we contribute to and increase society’s knowledge across the broad spectrum of biology. We train doctoral students in Environmental Health Science, a complex and rapidly changing discipline. Through laboratory training and directed research experiences, we enhance our students’ technical and analytical skills so that they can contribute meaningfully to an increasingly technological world. Our leadership in scientific innovation and discovery serves our students, profession, and our local and global communities. |
| Position Summary | Cell and/or Molecular Biologist at UNC Greensboro – Assistant Professor Position The Department of Biology (https://biology.uncg.edu/ ) at UNC Greensboro seeks an individual with a strong record of accomplishment in the area of cell/molecular biology for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. Successful applicants will be expected to develop an externally funded research program, mentor undergraduate and graduate students from diverse backgrounds, make significant contributions to our Ph.D. program, teach courses in cell biology and/or genetics, and specialty courses in their discipline. The scholarly environment in the Biology Department is highly collaborative with synergies among faculty in related disciplines. UNCG has excellent resources to support this position including molecular and cell biology equipment, microscopy and imaging equipment, shared equipment with the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering, and a competitive startup package with excellent laboratory space. The position is available August 1, 2024. UNC Greensboro is a Minority Serving Institution, with an undergraduate population of 55% ethnic minority students. UNC Greensboro and the Biology Department foster an environment of collaboration across departments and schools and support community-engaged research. UNC Greensboro is proud of the diversity of its student body and we seek to attract an equally diverse applicant pool for this position. UNC Greensboro is located in a metropolitan area of more than 1.7 million in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, between the Atlantic Ocean and the Appalachian Mountains. UNCG is an EOE/AA/M/F/D/V employer and are strongly committed to increasing faculty diversity. |
| Minimum Qualifications | Candidates must hold or anticipate a Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Biology or related discipline by August 1. |
| Preferred Qualifications | Postdoctoral experience is preferred. |
| Tenure Status | Tenure Track |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | To apply, visit http://spartantalent.uncg.edu/ and click on “Faculty-Tenure Stream”, scrolling to “Position name” (Position 999049). You will need to submit the following: 1) Cover Letter; 2) Curriculum Vitae; 3) Statement of Research (max 2p); 4) Teaching and Mentoring Statement (max 2p); 5) optional: three reprints/preprints that best showcase your research program; 6) Contact information for three reference letters writers. In submitted materials, address demonstrated interest and experience in promoting student success among diverse populations of students. Review of applications will begin on Nov. 1, 2023 and continue until the position is filled. Inquiries should be sent to Dr. Zhenquan Jia ([email protected]), chair of the search committee. |
| Recruitment Range | Commensurate with Experience |
| Org #-Department | Biology - 12204 |
| Job Open Date | 09/01/2023 |
| For Best Consideration Date | 11/01/2023 |
| Job Close Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| FTE | 1.000 |
| Type of Appointment | Permanent |
| Time Limited Duration | |
| Number of Months per Year | 9 |
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