Assistant Professor, Physiology

Murray State University; Murray (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Biology/Physiology to begin August 2027.

The successful candidate will teach upper-level Animal Physiology for Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental, and Pre-Optometry majors and offer Human Physiology and introductory biology courses. Responsibilities include conducting research, publishing, seeking external funding, mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, and advising students pursuing professional

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biology, Physiology, or closely related discipline with postdoctoral research experience.
• Strong research potential as evidenced by publications and grants.
• Ability to teach upper-level Animal Physiology and Human Physiology; experience with graduate courses is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach upper-level Animal Physiology to pre-medical majors near professional school.
• Teach Human Physiology and introductory biology courses.
• Conduct research, publish, pursue external funding, mentor undergraduate and graduate students.

Skills

Postdoctoral research experience

Teaching experience

Publications

Education

Ph.D. in Biology/Physiology or closely related discipline

Job description

Anticipated Start Date: August 2027

Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities:
The primary teaching responsibilities will be upper level AnimalPhysiology, which is taken by Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental, andPre-Optometry majors who are close to applying for professionalschool. The candidate will also teach Human Physiology, as well assome introductory biology courses. There will be opportunities toteach other upper level courses and graduate level courses in thesuccessful applicant's area of expertise. The research area withinphysiology is open, but preference will be given to candidates withexpertise in animal physiology at the cellular or systems level.The successful candidate will conduct research and publish theirwork, pursue external funding, mentor undergraduate and graduatestudent research, and advise students pursuing professional degreesin health-related fields.

Minimum Education Requirements:
Ph.D. in Biology, Physiology, or closely related discipline withpostdoctoral research experience.

Minimum Experience and SkillRequirements:
Applicants must have postdoctoralresearch experience. Teaching experience at the postdoctoral levelis ideal, but experience as a graduate teaching assistant isacceptable. Candidates must be able to teach courses related toBiological Sciences. Candidates must demonstrate strong researchpotential as evidenced by publications, grants, or other scholarlyactivities.

Preferred Education and/or ExperienceQualifications:
Candidates whose research area iscellular or systems physiology are preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer/AA.