Assistant Professor of Biology

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: Fisk University

• Nashville, TN, Position Type: Faculty, Education Level: Graduate Degree, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Category: Science, POSITION SUMMARY: Fisk University seeks to hire a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Biology and/or Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (BMB). The ideal candidate should be a teacher-scholar with demonstrated potential for excellence in student-centered undergraduate teaching and for developing a research program capable of attracting external funding and publishing peer-reviewed papers with undergraduate co-authors. Candidates should be able to teach introductory-level General Biology courses as well as upper-level courses assigned based on need and area of expertise. The specific area of the faculty-mentored research program is open, but should be amenable to undergraduate and Masters-level research projects. The faculty member should be able to serve as a mentor in the Fisk-Vanderbilt Masters-to-PhD Bridge Program and/or the Fisk-UIUC Masters-to-PhD Bridge in Quantitative Biology. A PhD in Biological/Biomedical Sciences or related discipline is required, and postdoctoral training is preferred. Applications are being considered immediately; the position is available as early as August 2023. Fisk is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Primary responsibilities include teaching courses in the major, establishing a productive and impactful research program involving undergraduate and graduate students, and serving as academic advisor to students in the major. The individual should be able to work productively with students and colleagues of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

Service on university committees and contribution to the development of the University’s Mission and Vision is also required (www.fisk.edu).

Qualifications

Education

A PhD or equivalent in Biological/Biomedical Sciences or related areas from an accredited college or university is required. Experience: Prior college teaching experience and/or training is preferred. The candidate should have a proven track record of research and publication in the candidate’s field of expertise, and evidence of success in mentoring.

Additional Requirements: A cover letter, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of proposed research, official transcript and 3 letters of reference will be required with the application. A background and/or credit check will be required of the successful applicant.