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Assistant Professor of Biomedical Sciences Position Type:
Fulltime Faculty Search Type:
Tenure Track - 30 days Department:
21R000 - Science, Tech, Engineering & Math Division:
2R0000 - Academic Affairs Position Location:
Richmond Campus Job Summary/Basic Functions The Department of Biological Sciences at Eastern Kentucky University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning in the Academic Year 2026-2027. Applicants should hold an earned Doctorate in Biology (Biomedical) or a related field from an accredited institution at the time of appointment. 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, Human 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. Minimum Qualifications Education:
Earned Doctorate in Biology (Biomedical) or a related field from an accredited institution 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, and ability to understand and adapt to current trends in professional communication. 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. 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.
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Assistant Professor of Biomedical Sciences Position Type:
Fulltime Faculty Search Type:
Tenure Track - 30 days Department:
21R000 - Science, Tech, Engineering & Math Division:
2R0000 - Academic Affairs Position Location:
Richmond Campus Job Summary/Basic Functions The Department of Biological Sciences at Eastern Kentucky University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning in the Academic Year 2026-2027. Applicants should hold an earned Doctorate in Biology (Biomedical) or a related field from an accredited institution at the time of appointment. 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, Human 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. Minimum Qualifications Education:
Earned Doctorate in Biology (Biomedical) or a related field from an accredited institution 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, and ability to understand and adapt to current trends in professional communication. 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. 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.
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