Description
The UWA Department of Physical and Life Sciences in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Biology.
Effective Date: January 1, 2027
Responsibilities:
- Teach introductory biology, genetics, cell biology, and other undergraduate and graduate courses as needed based on departmental needs and applicants' expertise.
- Teach online courses based on departmental needs and applicants' expertise.
- Direct undergraduate and graduate research.
- Serve on departmental and university committees.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Chairperson and Dean.
- Fulfill other duties expected of a faculty member, such as student advising, departmental recruitment and retention activities, public services, etc.
Qualifications
Required:
- Ph.D. in Biology, Cell and Molecular Biology, Genetics, or a related field (ABD candidates may be considered).
- Commitment to excellence in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses.
- Ability to direct undergraduate and graduate research.
- Potential and dedication to attract extramural funding.
- Ability to work effectively with administration, faculty, staff, and students from varied socioeconomic/ethnic backgrounds.
Desired:
- Postdoctoral experience in modern and emerging technologies.
- Recent research publications.
- Successful teaching in a small student-centered regional university setting.
- Successful experience in directing undergraduate and graduate research.
- Successful experience in obtaining extramural funding.
- Demonstrated ability to secure external funding through grant writing.
- Successful experience in advising students.
- Experience with online courses.
- A commitment to participate in recruiting students our programs.
Application Instructions
Before hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation, including information obtained from social media and other internet sources.
To Apply: When you select "Apply Now," you will be prompted to provide the following:
- Cover Letter.
- A current resume or CV.
- A Statement of research interests.
- A statement of teaching interests/philosophy.
- Transcripts of all college work. Unofficial transcripts will suffice for the application. Official transcripts must be submitted immediately upon employment.
- Email and phone number of three professional references. Reference letters may be requested later.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of West Alabama does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, hearing status, personal appearance, color, sex, pregnancy, political affiliation, creed, ethnicity, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability (including perceived disability), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal law, including protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any grievance process on campus, with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or other human rights agencies.
AA/EO Employer.
Minority applications encouraged.
