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Job Description
Operating Title
Tenure Track Assistant Professor or full-time Teaching Faculty – Anatomy, Physiology, and Cell BiologyCampus Location
PlymouthDepartment
PSU E&D Exploration & DiscoverySummary of Position
The Department of Biological Sciences at Plymouth State University (http://www.plymouth.edu/biology/) invites applications for a full-time Tenure Track or Teaching Faculty position in Anatomy, Physiology, and Cell Biology beginning August 2023. The department includes majors in Biology, Environmental Biology, and Cell and Molecular Biology and engages students from many disciplines across campus in active scientific inquiry. We seek a dynamic, enthusiastic individual who is committed to teaching excellence, research involving students, and collaboration with other faculty within and beyond our Academic Unit. The candidate will also be expected to advise undergraduate students and provide service to the university. Teaching Faculty teach 30 credit hours per year. Tenure-track Faculty positions teach 24 credits per year. Both are full-time, 9-month, benefitted positions. Our location in the foothills of the White Mountains offers spectacular year-round scenery and outdoor recreation opportunities.
Position will remain open until filled. Review of applicants will begin November 11th, 2022.
Additional Job Information
The successful candidate will primarily teach an upper-level Cell Biology course for majors and Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II for Biology, Allied Health Science, Nursing, and related majors. Opportunities exist to teach an additional Biology course in a topic of interest and participate in the General Education program. All members of the Biological Sciences also provide academic advising for majors and participate in our capstone Biology Seminar course. Beyond teaching, all faculty participate in service activities to support the department, university, and community. Tenure track candidates also participate in scholarly pursuits, including but not limited to, publication of research findings, scholarship of teaching and learning, and involving undergraduate students in research.
Applicants should upload the following documents when applying online:
- Curriculum vitae
- Cover Letter (outlining background and qualifications)
- Teaching Philosophy
- Tenure Track Only – Statement of research agenda
- Copies of graduate transcripts
- Three (3) current professional written letters of recommendation*
*Requests for recommendation letters are automated and will be sent out at the time application. Applicants will be required to provide contact name and email address for references.
Posting Number
PF0709FY23Acceptable Minimum Qualifications
- Teaching Faculty position: M.S. is required by August 2023
- Tenure Track position: Ph.D. is required by August 2023
- Experience in teaching at the undergraduate level
- Commitment to innovative, student-centered teaching methods
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Tenure Track position: Interest in conducting research involving students
Additional Preferred Qualifications
- Experience teaching Human Anatomy & Physiology or Cell Biology
- Diverse interests or academic background and enthusiasm for creative, collaborative endeavors with faculty and students across disciplinary boundaries
- Knowledge of instructional technology and innovative course delivery strategies
- Demonstrated ability to engage with a wide variety of learners, including first-generation students
- Grant writing potential/experience for tenure-track candidates
Salary Information
Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.
Quick Link to Posting
https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/51738Percent Time Information (FTE)
1.0Type of Position
FacultyPosting Date
10/12/2022Open Until Filled
YesInterested Internal Candidates Exist?
NoAppointment Type
Tenure-TrackDepartmental Information
The Department of Biological Sciences at Plymouth State University is home of the BA in Biology, BS in Biology, BS in Environmental Biology, and BS in Cell in Molecular Biology majors and the Biology and interdisciplinary Neuroscience minors. The department offers opportunities for research and study using the latest technology and equipment, as well as in diverse natural habitats. In the lab and in the field, PSU students work hands-on with faculty members to answer some of life’s toughest and most interesting questions.
This position is responsible for the supervision of
Does not superviseSpecial Requirements
A background check will be required as a condition of employment.EEO Statement
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
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Institution Information
Plymouth State University offers high-quality baccalaureate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs. Through research and innovative community partnerships, the University contributes to the economic, social, cultural, and environmental development of the North Country and Lakes Region of New Hampshire and beyond.
Plymouth State University (PSU) is transforming the campus to create a first-of-its-kind university holistically organized around integrated clusters. Our goal is to provide a dynamic interdisciplinary and innovative learning environment. Students, faculty, staff, and community will connect to solve real-world challenges that will benefit people and organizations at all levels. We are a residential and comprehensive university with a warm and engaged learning community focused on teaching excellence and regional engagement. The University is located in the heart of the Lakes Region and White Mountains of New Hampshire and serves approximately 4,300 undergraduate and more than 2,000 graduate students.
Our Integrated Cluster Learning Model amplifies the educational experience and strengthens the institution’s legacy of interdisciplinary study and applied experiential learning. PSU students will work in teams with faculty and partners within 7 Integrated Clusters of degree programs: Exploration and Discovery; Innovation and Entrepreneurship; Arts and Technologies; Health and Human Enrichment; Justice and Security; Education, Democracy and Social Change; and Tourism, Environment and Sustainable Development. Now is an exciting time to join Plymouth State and help shape our new kind of university and ultimately tomorrow’s leaders.
Surrounded by lakes and mountains, PSU’s 170-acre campus provides students with an outstanding natural laboratory for learning and an ideal setting for outdoor recreation. PSU has consistently earned national recognition for its commitment to community service, environmental sustainability, academic excellence, and employee wellness.
Duty/Responsibility
Teaching Cell Biology for majors and Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II for Biology, Allied Health Science, Nursing, and related majors. Additional teaching responsibilities could include an upper-level Biology course of interest to the faculty member and participation in the General Education program. Academic advising for majors in the department and participation in the capstone Biology Seminar course. Other general faculty responsibilities will include department and university service. Mentorship of undergraduate research and involvement in scholarship is also expected for tenure track faculty.
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