Job DescriptionSummary | The Department of Biological Sciences at Michigan Technological University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Human Biology. We are seeking a colleague who will develop a productive independent research program and build collaborations within the departmental strengths in human health, biochemistry and molecular biology, and/or ecology to answer fundamental questions in biology. | Essential Duties & Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned) | Establish a competitive externally-funded human health research program that supports our educational mission. Teach undergraduate and graduate courses related to human biology, and actively contribute to graduate education in their area of expertise. Provide leadership to and participate in our new B.S. in Human Biology degree program. Offer service to their community of peers and the university. Apply safety-related knowledge, skills, and practices to everyday work. Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them toeveryday work. | Required Education, Certifications, Licensures (minimum requirements) | Ph.D. in Human Biology, Human Physiology, Integrative Biology, or related field. | Required Experience (minimum requirements) | Experience and a strong interest in teaching college or university students, post-doctoral research experience, demonstrated ability and interest in collaborative research with proven
record of publication in scientific journals. | Desirable Education and/or Experience | | Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities (minimum requirements) | Knowledge of Human Biology and possession of scholarly research record evidenced by extramural funding and publications in international journals.
We are seeking a colleague who will develop a productive independent research program and build collaborations within the departmental strengths in human health, biochemistry and molecular biology, and/or ecology to answer fundamental questions in biology. Example areas of focus include, but are not limited to, human physiology, pathophysiology, comparative physiology, behavioral physiology, physiological toxicology, epidemiology, metabolic syndrome, or other related fields. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across cultural boundaries and work harmoniously with diverse groups of students, faculty, and staff. | Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities | | Language, Mathematics and/or Reasoning Skills | | Work Environment and/or Physical Demands | The work environment is that of a typical office and/or classroom setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. | Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment | Every employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the following 3 required trainings; additional training may be required by the department. Required University Training: Employee Safety Overview Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training Annual Data Security Training
Background Check: Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed. | | Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) % (1=100%) | 1 | FLSA Status | Exempt | Appointment Term | 9 months | Shift | 1st Shift | Pay Rate/Salary | | Title of Position Supervisor | Department Chair | Posting Type | Internal & External | Dependent on Funding | No | Special Instructions to Applicants (if applicable) | For consideration, the applicant should submit: 1) cover letter; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) research statement (1-2 pages) and a statement of teaching interests and philosophy (1 page). Applicants will be asked to provide contact information for 4 references.
Applications should be submitted electronically to http://www.employment.mtu.edu/cw/en-us/job/49239.
Formal review of applications will begin on November 15, 2020, and will continue until the position is filled. Direct inquiries to the Search Committee Chair (rupdatta@mtu.edu). | Additional Information | Multi-disciplinary research partnerships are encouraged at Michigan Tech and therefore the ability and interest in collaborating with faculty within and outside thethe department is strongly encouraged. The university has 18 active research centers and institutes (https://www.mtu.edu/research/about/centers-institutes/alphabetical.html),which provide interdisciplinary opportunities and resources for faculty, staff, and students.
The Department of Biological Sciences currently consists of 16 full-time faculty members, 5 full-time staff, and several research faculty members. The department offers six undergraduate degrees as well as an MS and Ph.D. in Biological Sciences and a Ph.D. in the interdisciplinary program in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. The department currently has an enrollment of 231 undergraduate and 43 graduate students, approximately half of whom are Ph.D. candidates. The Department's faculty, graduate student, and research spaces are located in the Dow Environmental Sciences and Engineering Building and the new Great Lakes Research Center (https://www.mtu.edu/greatlakes/). Additional information concerning the department, including research areas and facilities, can be found at the departmental website (www.mtu.edu/biological).
Michigan Tech is a publicly funded university, with a science/technology focus, located in Michigan's beautiful Upper Peninsula. The university is composed of seven colleges and schools namely, the College of Sciences and Arts, College of Engineering, College of Business, College of Computing, Pavlis Honors College, College of Forest Resources and Environmental Sciences and Graduate School. Currently, 466 faculty members are engaged in over 125 academic degree programs with more than 5,600 undergraduate students and a growing population of graduate students, currently about 1,200 (https://www.mtu.edu/about/facts/).
Michigan Tech, established in 1885, is one of the state's four public research universities. It is ranked in the top tier of national universities, according to the U.S. News & World Report's "America's Best Colleges 2016." Princeton Review's "Best 361 Colleges" recently ranked the university a "tech powerhouse." The university is rated as one of the safest college campuses in the United States. Twenty-five percent of incoming students ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school graduating class and a recent national survey of high school guidance counselors conducted by Collegiate Information Services lists Michigan Tech as one of the top three colleges and universities in Michigan in providing the highest quality education.
Michigan Tech is located in Houghton, MI on the south shore of Lake Superior. Houghton was recently named one of the 100 best small towns in America and the local community provides excellent resources conducive to quality family life. This area is known for its natural beauty, pleasant summers, abundant snowfall, and numerous all-season outdoor activities. The University maintains its downhill and cross-country ski facilities adjacent to campus and a nearby golf course. Numerous cultural activities and opportunities are available on campus and in the community.
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