Assistant Professor of Biology

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The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) seeks to hire a full-time, non-tenure track professor at the Assistant level for Fall 2024. We seek faculty who will inspire and mentor students at all levels while ensuring high academic standards in a nurturing and learner-centered environment in keeping with our HBCU status. The successful applicant will teach, mentor in research, and advise undergraduates, as well as graduate students in the Master of Marine and Environmental Science Program (MMES). They will teach lectures and labs in multiple areas of biology, including research and problem-based learning, carry out an independent research program, advise and mentor students, and participate in University service and community outreach activities. The successful applicant will work productively with students and colleagues of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

CSM fosters, supports and rewards excellence in teaching, research and service. Our academic programs emphasize critical thinking, problem solving, written and spoken communication and other skills tailored to help students succeed. CSM is committed to helping students excel academically and achieve productive careers through programs in academics, research and community service.

Required Qualifications

1. PhD in Biology or related field from an accredited institution.
2. Demonstrated ability to teach lectures and labs in multiple areas of the biological sciences.
3. Research interests relevant to the USVI.
4. Demonstrated ability to work productively with students and colleagues of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
5. Commitment to lifelong learning and scientific research, academic and pedagogical advancement, and outreach to the local community through service and enhanced opportunities.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Expertise in one or more of the following: anatomy & physiology, cell and molecular biology, microbiology.
2. Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the college level.
3. An active, externally funded research program.

Physical Demands

While performing job duties, the employee will be required to stand, walk, sit, reach, talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close, distance, and color vision and the ability to adjust focus. Work environment: The noise level in the work environment will probably be moderate.

Posting Information

Posting Number: F113
Location: St. Thomas
Position Type: Faculty
Number of Vacancies: 1 (part-time)
Posted Salary: $60,000.00 - 70,000.00

Advertised Job Duties

The Department of Biological Sciences in the College of Science and Mathematics at the University of the Virgin Islands is seeking candidates for at least one full-time, tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor for Fall 2024. Commitment to quality undergraduate teaching, continuing scholarship, and university and community service is required. Successful applicants will be expected to teach a diversity of courses as well as carry out an independent research program, including undergraduates, that leads to peer-reviewed publications and external funding. Student mentoring in both research and academic activities during the semester as well as during summer research projects is expected. Other responsibilities include advising, and University service.

Application Dates

Open Date: 01/13/2025
Close Date: 02/28/2025

Special Instructions to Applicant

Email is the preferred method of communicating with applicants at the University of Virgin Islands. You will be required to supply your email address during the application process.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) ACCOMMODATION: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, anyone who needs an ADA accommodation for the purposes of employment should contact the Human Resources Office at (340) 693-1410.

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