The Visiting Assistant Professor is a non-tenure track position held by an individual who possesses all the qualifications to be appointed at that rank or who has held that rank at another institution. The Visiting Assistant Professor’s teaching responsibilities are assigned by the academic department head and may include serving as an academic advisor. Teaching courses in microbiology, pathogenic microbiology, immunology and introductory biology; academic advising; departmental service
Requirements:
PhD in Biology or related field; Evidence of training/skills necessary to teach courses in microbiology, pathogenic microbiology, immunology and introductory biology; excellent communication skills
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Skip to Main Content Toggle navigation Home Search Jobs Search Position Description Library Log In /Create Account Help Visiting Assistant Professor, Biology Bookmark this Posting | Print Preview | Apply for this Job Posting Details Position Information Position Title Visiting Assistant Professor, Biology Work Location Springfield Campus Department Biology HR Home Department 020713 BIOLOGY Pay Grade Unclassified Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? No, Position is available to all applicants. Faculty Appointment Type Non-Tenure Track Term (if applicable) 10 month Begin Date of Appointment 08/14/2023 Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt General Function The Visiting Assistant Professor is a non-tenure track position held by an individual who possesses all the qualifications to be appointed at that rank or who has held that rank at another institution. The Visiting Assistant Professor’s teaching responsibilities are assigned by the academic department head and may include serving as an academic advisor. Description of Primary Duties Teaching courses in microbiology, pathogenic microbiology, immunology and introductory biology; academic advising; departmental service Minimum Acceptable Qualifications The minimum acceptable qualifications for the position of Visiting Assistant Professor are prescribed in the Faculty Handbook. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required. Additional Qualifications PhD in Biology or related field; Evidence of training/skills necessary to teach courses in microbiology, pathogenic microbiology, immunology and introductory biology; excellent communication skills Link to Job Description http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/21470.htm Open Date 04/21/2023 Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled) Special Instructions to Applicants EO/AA and Diversity Statement Non Discrimination Statement Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict nondiscrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. 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