Assistant Professor (Genetics)-9 month, Tenure Track

Missouri State University; Mississippi; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking an Assistant Professor in Genetics for a 9-month tenure-track position. The role involves teaching, mentoring students, and conducting research. Candidates should have a PhD in Genetics or a related field and demonstrate effective communication skills. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and engagement in a vibrant academic community.

Qualifications

• Experience in genetics and molecular biology.
• Ability to mentor and support students.

Responsibilities

• Instructing and advising undergraduate and graduate students.
• Developing an active research program with publications.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Communication

Education

PhD in Genetics

MD

Job description

Assistant Professor (Genetics)-9 month, Tenure Track

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The first date of consideration is December 13, 2024 and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Please attach an unofficial transcript to your application. Please note that documents that contain passwords, digital signatures, and other artifacts such as watermarks may not convert properly. If your document contains any of these items, please print and scan the document, then upload the scanned version to your application. Official transcripts required at time of hire.

Questions may be directed to Dr. Colette Witkowski, Search Chair at [e-mail]

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Assistant Professor (Genetics)-9 month, Tenure Track

Work Location

Work Location Springfield Campus

Department

Department Biomedical Sciences

HR Home Department

HR Home Department 020548 SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Pay Grade

Pay Grade Unclassified

Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees?

Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? No, Position is available to all applicants.

Faculty Appointment Type

Term (if applicable)

Term (if applicable) 9 month

Begin Date of Appointment

Begin Date of Appointment 08/11/2025

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

General Function

The Assistant Professor is a member of the ranked faculty with an intermediate academic rank who has demonstrated achievement in the areas of teaching, research, and professional service appropriate to the discipline. The Assistant Professor’s teaching responsibilities are assigned by the academic department head and may include serving as an academic advisor. The Assistant Professor engages in scholarly activities beyond those associated with teaching and is expected to demonstrate professional productivity in research, based upon the availability of resources and consistent with the mission of the University.

Description of Primary Duties

The position is a 9-month, tenure-track faculty appointment in a program that has a human-focused emphasis in the cellular and molecular aspects of the biomedical sciences. We seek a candidate with experience and expertise in genetics and molecular biology. Teaching responsibilities; instructing, advising, and supporting both undergraduate and graduate students as well as providing access to high impact practices for increasing student retention, persistence, and success. Research responsibilities; development of an active research program involving undergraduate and graduate (MS) students that results in peer-reviewed publications and applications for extramural funding to support research. Candidates should engage in service to the school, college, and university.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

The minimum acceptable qualifications for the position of Assistant Professor are prescribed in the Faculty Handbook.

Additional Qualifications

• A doctorate (PhD, MD, etc.) in genetics, molecular biology, or closely related field
• Ability to teach courses in human-focused genetics and related electives such as bioinformatics, cancer biology, embryology, molecular biology, virology, microbiology, or biotechnology
• Potential for, or evidence of, application of innovative, learner-centered pedagogy
• Involvement and ability to engage undergraduate and graduate students in biomedical science research
• A publication record in peer-reviewed scientific journals
• Ability or potential to mentor and support our student population
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Link to Job Description

Link to Job Description http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/21377.htm

Open Date

Open Date 11/13/2024

Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)

Special Instructions to Applicants

The first date of consideration is December 13, 2024 and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Please attach an unofficial transcript to your application. Please note that documents that contain passwords, digital signatures, and other artifacts such as watermarks may not convert properly. If your document contains any of these items, please print and scan the document, then upload the scanned version to your application. Official transcripts required at time of hire.

Questions may be directed to Dr. Colette Witkowski, Search Chair at [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Statement

Non-Discrimination Statement

Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, [e-mail] , 417-836-4252.

Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.

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Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcripts - 1
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Statement of Research Interest
Optional Documents
• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness -1
• Unofficial Transcripts -2
• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness - 2
• Other Documents -1
• Other Documents - 2

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