Tenure-Track Biology Professor: Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy

Jacksonville State University; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacksonville State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate biology courses and contribute to student-centered learning.

The appointment includes developing a scholarly agenda in comparative vertebrate anatomy and supervising undergraduate and graduate research. Some departmental funding supports establishing a research program.

Qualifications

• Teach undergraduate and graduate biology courses including comparative anatomy.
• Develop and maintain a productive scholarly agenda in anatomy or related fields.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students in independent research.
• Advise students on academic progress and career pathways.
• Contribute to curriculum development, assessment, and accreditation.
• Engage in grant writing and seek external funding.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses and laboratories in biology programs.
• Design active learning-based curricula and assessments.
• Establish a collaborative research program with undergraduates.
• Mentor students in independent projects and internships.
• Participate in service activities and department initiatives.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Student mentoring

Curriculum development

Active learning pedagogy

Communication in English

Education

Ph.D. in Biology or related field

Tools

Educational technologies

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

Jacksonville State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate biology courses and contribute to student-centered learning.

The appointment includes developing a scholarly agenda in comparative vertebrate anatomy and supervising undergraduate and graduate research. Some departmental funding supports establishing a research program.