Assistant Professor of Biology

Posting Number FAC00129PO23 Advertised Title Assistant Professor of Biology Campus Beaufort College/Division USC Beaufort College/Division Level Department BFT Biology Advertised Salary Range Commensurate with education & experience Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.
5 Position Category Full-time Equivalent (FTE) Basis 9 months Work County Beaufort Tenure Information Tenure-Track/Tenured Job Search Category Faculty About USC About University of South Carolina From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state.
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Position Description Advertised Job Summary Applications are invited for a full time, tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor.
Candidates must have earned a doctorate in biology.
Preference will be given to candidates with post-doctoral experience.
The candidate’s area of specialization falls broadly into developmental biology.
Although other specialties in biomedical sciences will be considered.
Teaching requirements for this position include a core course in Cell and Molecular Biology and upper-level courses in Developmental Biology and Histology, with the possibility of other upper-level offerings in the candidate’s specialty.
The successful candidate must have a commitment to undergraduate teaching, including students from underserved and diverse cultural backgrounds, and the ability to integrate diverse undergraduates into their active research and scholarship program.
The successful candidate will also have published research commensurate with years since receiving Ph.
D.
and the ability to develop and sustain an independent, externally funded research program involving students that will lead to original, peer-reviewed publications.
USCB is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
The University of South Carolina Beaufort is home to three campuses, Beaufort, Bluffton, and Hilton Head Island, and is an independently accredited institution within the University of South Carolina system.
USCB is a small, primarily undergraduate institution (~ 2000 students) and is located in a National Science Foundation “Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research” (EPSCoR) state.
The position will be housed at the Bluffton “main” Campus, which is located where Beaufort and Jasper Counties meet.
Occasional teaching duties may be required at the Beaufort Campus, which is home to our rapidly growing undergraduate Marine Biology Program and is located in the heart of the historic city of Beaufort.
The county is known for its numerous Sea Islands that surround one of the largest expanses of Spartina marsh on the eastern coast of the United States (~12% of W.
Atlantic salt marsh) and borders the 350,000-acre ACE Basin (described as “One of the last great places” by the Nature Conservancy).
USCB has stewardship over Pritchards Island, with opportunities for funding of student/faculty research that focuses on the island.
Students choose USCB for our unique location, small class sizes, and hands-on approach to learning in upper-level classes.
Please be prepared to upload a cover letter, CV, teaching statement, research statement, unofficial copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and the names and contact information for 3 referees.
As the search advances, (3) reference letters will also be required.
Your references will be sent a link to upload their letter.
Reference letters should be on official letterhead and signatures are required.
Physical and digital signatures are acceptable, typed names will not be accepted.
The preferred candidate’s research and teaching statements will include some discussion on the role that diversity and inclusion plays in a successful academic environment.
Required Education and Experience An earned Doctorate in Biology Experience in undergraduate teaching, including students from underserved and diverse cultural backgrounds, and the ability to integrate diverse undergraduates into their active research and scholarship program Published research commensurate with years since receiving Ph.
D.
The ability to develop and sustain an independent, externally funded research program involving students that will lead to original, peer-reviewed publications.
Teaching requirements for this position include a core course in Cell and Molecular Biology and upper-level courses in Developmental Biology and Histology, with the possibility of other upper-level offerings in the candidate’s specialty.
Preferred Qualifications Preference will be given to candidates with post-doctoral experience.
Posting Detail Information Desired Start Date 08/16/2024 Job Open Date 08/21/2023 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website.
After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time.
This employment site is updated on a regular basis.
The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors.
Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
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