What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Biology position at Colorado Mesa University?
ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY
Assistant Professor of Biology
ABOUT THIS POSITION
Summary:
The Department of Biological Sciences at Colorado Mesa University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position beginning in August 2025.
We seek applications from candidates from a broad range of fields within vertebrate anatomy and physiology and welcome all applicants with a passion for undergraduate teaching. Candidates whose area of expertise is complementary to the existing strengths of the department will be given special consideration.
Teaching responsibilities will include human anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology and introduction to biology for majors. Depending upon expertise, there is also potential for the new hire to teach anatomy at the 400 and 500 level and upper-division courses within the candidate’s specialty.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.Other related duties may be assigned.
- Effectively teach 12 credit hours of biology lecture and laboratory courses per semester.
- Conduct scholarship in the discipline that involves undergraduate students.
- Serve the department, university, community, and profession.
Minimum Qualifications Required:
- Ph.D. in Biology or a closely related field is required at the time of appointment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience teaching college-level biology courses.
- Postdoctoral experience.
- Experience mentoring undergraduate researchers.
Salary: $58,000.00 - 60,000.00. Commensurate with education and experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits package: Click here for more information!
Department: Colorado Mesa University
Employment Type: Tenure-Track Faculty
HOW TO APPLY
Application Deadline: To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be received by 11/22/2024 when review begins.
How to Apply: Applicants will be asked to complete an online application by creating a profile and then providing personal and demographic information. In addition, please be prepared to upload a:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of teaching interests and philosophy.
- Statement of research interests; listing research interests, experience, and potential projects that involve undergraduates.
- Include the name, phone number, email address, and relationship of at least three professional references who can attest to your ability to perform the job you are applying for. Professional references should include at least one current or former supervisor. Professional references may also include current or former employers, colleagues, or other professionals who have first-hand knowledge and can recommend you for employment.
- Copy of transcripts for all degrees completed (if your transcripts include a social security number or birthdate, please redact that information before uploading the document). Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
Direct Inquiries Contact: Paul Hampton, pahampton@coloradomesa.edu
ABOUT COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY
Colorado Mesa University serves as the primary intellectual
and cultural center of western Colorado and promotes the exchange of ideas that
are of regional, national, and international importance. Founded in 1925, it is
a dynamic university enrolling 10,000 students at the associate, baccalaureate,
and graduate levels.
At the heart of the CMU experience is an integrative and
experiential approach to higher education that encourages students to think
differently and empowers them to challenge assumptions. CMU brings students
together with expert scholars and thinkers from different disciplines to make
connections between ideas and gain the skills to solve the unstructured,
complex problems they will encounter in life. Our focus is on providing quality
academic programs, built on a strong liberal arts core that supports students'
interests and regional employment needs, as well as technical programs that
respond to vocational workforce demands.
The Grand Valley is home to some of the best outdoor
recreation in the state of Colorado and you will not have to fight traffic and
crowds to enjoy it. CMU is surrounded by the Grand Mesa, Book Cliffs, and the
Colorado National Monument. We have world-class mountain biking, rock climbing,
hiking, rafting, and a mountain resort that’s less than 45 minutes from campus
for skiing, snowboarding, and cross-country skiing. Living and working in Grand
Junction, you will be able to explore one of Colorado’s best kept secrets.
Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested in
candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds
and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and
success for underrepresented students within higher education.
Colorado Mesa University is committed to providing a
safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we
conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for
employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal
history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle
history. Applicant must be able to verify U.S. employment eligibility. Colorado
Mesa University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a culturally
diverse faculty, staff and student body. Women and minorities are encouraged to
apply. Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of
2008 (ADAAA) may be provided reasonable accommodation upon request to enable
the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation,
please contact the CMU Human Resources Office by phone or email. You may be
asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation,
regarding functional limitations and the type of accommodation needed.
Salary : $58,000 - $60,000
