FSU
Assistant Professor - Biological Sciences
FSU, Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States, 28305
Position Information
Position Title: Assistant Professor – Biological Sciences
Department: Biological and Forensic Sciences
Institution: Lloyd College of Health, Science, and Technology
Posting Number: SHRA / EHRA : EHRA (Faculty)
Position Number: 1 Job Category: Professional Hiring Range: Commensurate with Education and Experience (Flat Rate)
Department Overview The Department of Biological and Forensic Sciences is an academic unit committed to serving a diverse student body, including military and international students, through effective teaching, active scholarship, and service‑learning activities.
The department offers a Bachelor of Science in Biology with concentrations in pre‑health, organismal biology, and molecular biology/biotechnology, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Forensic Sciences and a minor in Biology and Biotechnology. It currently has over 400 undergraduate students and 17 tenured or tenure‑track faculty members.
The mission is to provide high‑quality, student‑centered academic programs and courses at the undergraduate level, preparing students for government, industry, health‑related professions, education careers, and further study in graduate or professional schools.
Position Summary The department invites applicants for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor position effective Fall. New faculty will receive a 20% reduction in teaching effort during the first two years of probation.
Responsibilities
Teach undergraduate courses in zoology, anatomy and physiology, vertebrate physiology, and general biology.
Develop and teach new courses in the Biology Program.
Advise and mentor students, including undergraduate research experiences.
Serve on departmental, college, and university committees.
Build and maintain professional relationships with local, regional, and national organizations.
Establish an active, externally funded research program involving undergraduate students.
Qualifications
Ph.D. in Biology or a closely related field.
Record of teaching, research, and service commensurate with a tenure‑track rank.
Demonstrated commitment to student engagement, success, and mentoring.
Evidence of service to the profession and/or community.
Preferred experience teaching courses in general zoology, human anatomy, comparative anatomy, vertebrate physiology, or general biology at an undergraduate university or community college.
Application Instructions Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of research, a statement of teaching philosophy, and at least three professional references (including a current supervisor). Provide certified transcripts for all earned degrees. All credentials must be verified prior to employment.
Application deadline is open until filled. For priority consideration, submit your application by February 28.
EEO Statement Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, political affiliation, or sexual orientation. The university values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Veteran's Statement: Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA federal contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for all openings.
All applicants may request an accommodation for any disability or medical condition. Please contact the university’s Disability Services at
disabilityservices@fsu.edu
for more information.
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Department: Biological and Forensic Sciences
Institution: Lloyd College of Health, Science, and Technology
Posting Number: SHRA / EHRA : EHRA (Faculty)
Position Number: 1 Job Category: Professional Hiring Range: Commensurate with Education and Experience (Flat Rate)
Department Overview The Department of Biological and Forensic Sciences is an academic unit committed to serving a diverse student body, including military and international students, through effective teaching, active scholarship, and service‑learning activities.
The department offers a Bachelor of Science in Biology with concentrations in pre‑health, organismal biology, and molecular biology/biotechnology, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Forensic Sciences and a minor in Biology and Biotechnology. It currently has over 400 undergraduate students and 17 tenured or tenure‑track faculty members.
The mission is to provide high‑quality, student‑centered academic programs and courses at the undergraduate level, preparing students for government, industry, health‑related professions, education careers, and further study in graduate or professional schools.
Position Summary The department invites applicants for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor position effective Fall. New faculty will receive a 20% reduction in teaching effort during the first two years of probation.
Responsibilities
Teach undergraduate courses in zoology, anatomy and physiology, vertebrate physiology, and general biology.
Develop and teach new courses in the Biology Program.
Advise and mentor students, including undergraduate research experiences.
Serve on departmental, college, and university committees.
Build and maintain professional relationships with local, regional, and national organizations.
Establish an active, externally funded research program involving undergraduate students.
Qualifications
Ph.D. in Biology or a closely related field.
Record of teaching, research, and service commensurate with a tenure‑track rank.
Demonstrated commitment to student engagement, success, and mentoring.
Evidence of service to the profession and/or community.
Preferred experience teaching courses in general zoology, human anatomy, comparative anatomy, vertebrate physiology, or general biology at an undergraduate university or community college.
Application Instructions Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of research, a statement of teaching philosophy, and at least three professional references (including a current supervisor). Provide certified transcripts for all earned degrees. All credentials must be verified prior to employment.
Application deadline is open until filled. For priority consideration, submit your application by February 28.
EEO Statement Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, political affiliation, or sexual orientation. The university values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Veteran's Statement: Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA federal contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for all openings.
All applicants may request an accommodation for any disability or medical condition. Please contact the university’s Disability Services at
disabilityservices@fsu.edu
for more information.
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