Visiting Assistant Professor, Anatomy & Physiology

Title: Visiting Assistant Professor, Anatomy & Physiology

Position Type: Fulltime Faculty

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 21R000 - Science, Tech, Engineering & Math

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type:  Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Additional Schedule Details:

Posted Salary Grade: Faculty Full Time - 01

Retirement:   KTRS 

Contact Person: Luke Dodd ([email protected])

 

 

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Department of Biological Sciences at Eastern Kentucky University invites applications for a 9-month Visiting Assistant Professor for Academic Year 2024-2025. Applicants should hold an earned Ph.D. in Biology (anatomy and physiology) or a related field from an accredited institution at the time of appointment. ABD applicants may be considered but must have a Ph.D. (verified by official transcripts) at the time of appointment. The position begins August 2024.
The position serves the B.S. Biology, B.S. Biomedical Sciences, and M.S. Biology majors in the College of STEM, as well as allied degrees in the College of Health Sciences. It requires doctoral-level preparation for instruction in the biological sciences as well as pursuit of original research in the field of anatomy and physiology. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses that may include, but are not limited to, Human Anatomy, Physiology, and Introductory Cell and Molecular Biology in a 4/4 annual teaching load. The successful candidate will also maintain an active scholarly agenda and participate in departmental service, as needed. Reassigned time linked with lab coordination and departmental service may be available under current departmental policies.
EKU’s Department of Biological Sciences engages in both basic and applied research. The department includes a robust group of more than 20 full-time faculty who work collaboratively among themselves and with other departments and colleges at EKU. Faculty have access to state-of-the-art biomedical research suites (constructed in 2017) with a wide range of scientific equipment allowing research from cellular to whole animal levels. Further, partnerships with R1 universities in the region afford EKU faculty and students access to molecular core facilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Earned Ph.D. in Biology (anatomy and physiology) or related field from an accredited institution at the time of appointment. ABD applicants may be considered but must have a Ph.D. (verified by official transcripts) at the time of appointment.

Experience:

• Knowledge of current practices in professional communication and social media
• Effective interpersonal communication skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Analytic and problems solving skills
• Active and effective listening skills
• Ability to collaborate with peers and students
• Ability to understand and adapt to current trends in professional communication
• Evidence of good character, mature attitude, and professional integrity

Licensure & Certifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching biological concepts at the college or university level.
• Evidence of active engagement in scientific research at the doctoral level.
• Evidence of potential ability in academic assignment and/or professional contributions and activities.

Job Duties:

• Maintain a full-time teaching load, teaching courses as assigned at the times and in the locations necessary to meet the needs of EKU students.
• Utilize effective teaching methods, innovative teaching techniques, and teaching modalities, and multiple evaluation and assessment procedures as a means to help meet the needs of EKU students.
• Demonstrate the ability to teach, develop, and implement courses related to one’s curricular area.
• Maintain an active research agenda.
• Demonstrate the willingness and ability to work effectively with colleagues to support the mission of EKU, its academic units, and its campus community.
• Demonstrate respect for and support EKU’s diverse campus community and student population.

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions:

Applicant documents include:
• Cover Letter
• Vitae
• Teaching Philosophy
• Copies of unofficial transcripts
• Contact Information for 3 Professional References

 

AA/EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

 

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check.