Assistant Professor - Cell and Molecular Biology or Immunology - #000968

Western Carolina University; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking institution as an Assistant Professor in Cell and Molecular Biology or Immunology. This tenure-track position offers the opportunity to teach and inspire students while developing a robust research program. Engage with undergraduates and master's students, fostering their academic growth through innovative teaching and research initiatives. The university is committed to public engagement and offers a supportive environment with a comprehensive benefits package, ensuring a healthy work-life balance. Embrace this chance to contribute to a vibrant academic community and make a lasting impact in the field of biology.

Benefits

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Tuition Waivers

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Community Service Leave

Group Exercise Classes

Discounted Recreation Center Membership

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required with a record of scholarly productivity.
• Postdoctoral experience preferred for teaching at undergraduate level.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Cell and Molecular Biology and Immunology.
• Develop research programs involving undergraduates and Master's students.

Skills

Molecular Biology

Immunology

Teaching Experience

Research Development

Education

Ph.D. in relevant field

Job description

Assistant Professor - Cell and Molecular Biology or Immunology - #000968

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Application materials must be submitted online. Review of applications will begin on or about December 15th, 2024 and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire.

Please include the following:

• cover letter
• curriculum vitae
• unofficial transcripts from highest degree earned*
• a list of three professional references with full contact information
• a teaching statement
• a research statement that addresses how undergraduates and master's students will be incorporated into your scholarly work.

For questions or additional information please contact Dr. Robert Youker at [e-mail].

*All applicants are required to submit an unofficial transcript of their highest attained degree, showing all completed coursework and the date the degree was conferred. The transcript must state "Degree Awarded," "Degree Conferred," or a similar phrase. For candidates who are ABD, please submit your most recent doctoral program transcript along with your master's degree transcript, if you hold such a degree. The master's degree transcript must have a notation such as "Degree Awarded," "Degree Conferred," or similar phrase, to verify it as your highest completed degree.

Posting Details

Posting Information

Western Carolina University continues to rank high on Forbes 'Best Employers' lists each year. Including:
* 2024 - Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes 'America's Best Midsize Employers' list, WCU was ranked 34 out of the top 400 employers across all industries.
* 2023 - Ranked in the top 20% on Forbes 'America's Best Midsize Employers' list, WCU was ranked 97 out of the top 500 employers across all industries.
* 2022 - Ranked 14th in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes 'America's Best Employers by State' list.
Western Carolina University is the UNC system's westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South.
Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans - eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.
Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Leave earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.
WCU offers an abundance of training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences - many of which are offered free of charge.

WCU embraces its role as a regionally engaged university and is designated by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as a community engaged university. Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate a commitment to public engagement through their teaching, service, and scholarship

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in an appropriate field, a record of scholarly productivity, and the expectation of continued scholarship. Applicants should also have postdoctoral experience or its equivalent, teaching experience at the undergraduate level, and a demonstrated commitment to undergraduate and graduate education.

Applicants with the ability to teach introductory Cell and Molecular Biology, and to develop courses in Immunology, Bacteriology, Virology, or Cancer Biology are especially encouraged to apply. The ability to develop a research program using molecular tools in model organisms, tissue culture, or bioinformatics is also preferred. WCU has limited long-term vertebrate holding facilities.

Posting Number	FAC761P
Quick Link for Internal Postings	https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/29154
Classification Title	Assistant Professor
Working Title	Assistant Professor - Cell and Molecular Biology or Immunology - #000968
Department	Biology
About WCU
Position Summary	The primary location of this position is the main Cullowhee, NC campus. Western Carolina University is seeking applications for a nine-month, tenure-track faculty position in Molecular Biology or Immunology at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning August 1, 2025. WCU is a regional comprehensive university of the University of North Carolina System located in the southern Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina about an hour west of Asheville, NC. Primary teaching responsibilities will be to teach introductory, upper-level, and graduate courses in Cell and Molecular Biology and to develop courses in the candidate's specialty. An active research program involving undergraduates and Master's students is essential.
Carnegie statement
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Position Type	Permanent Full-Time
Number of Hours Per Week
Number of Months Per Year	9

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All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

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Open Date	10/11/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants	Application materials must be submitted online. Review of applications will begin on or about December 15th, 2024 and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire. Please include the following: cover letter curriculum vitae unofficial transcripts from highest degree earned* a list of three professional references with full contact information a teaching statement a research statement that addresses how undergraduates and master's students will be incorporated into your scholarly work. For questions or additional information please contact Dr. Robert Youker [e-mail]. *All applicants are required to submit an unofficial transcript of their highest attained degree, showing all completed coursework and the date the degree was conferred. The transcript must state "Degree Awarded," "Degree Conferred," or a similar phrase. For candidates who are ABD, please submit your most recent doctoral program transcript along with your master's degree transcript, if you hold such a degree. The master's degree transcript must have a notation such as "Degree Awarded," "Degree Conferred," or similar phrase, to verify it as your highest completed degree.
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Credential Verification
EOE
University Safety

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application


2. Curriculum Vitae


3. Unofficial Transcripts


4. List of references


5. Teaching Philosophy


6. Research Statement

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).