The Department of Natural Sciences (DNS) at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) seeks applications for a tenure-track assistant professor of biology in the area of genetics/genomics
Requirements:
PhD in genetics, biology, or related field
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Skip to Main Content Toggle navigation Home Search Jobs Log In /Create Account Help Student Job Board Off-Campus Job Board Internal Employment Board Assistant Professor of Biology: Genetics Bookmark this Posting | Print Preview | Apply for this Job Please see Special Instructions for more details. Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae including publication list, a statement of teaching and mentorship philosophy, approach, and experience, a statement that describes the applicant’s prior and current research and their vision and plans for future research, and a statement that describes the applicant’s commitment to and experience in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion and the names of three current, professional references to include an e-mail address and telephone number. Please visit https://umes.peopleadmin.com to apply. The successful candidate must be able to accept employment in the United States without Employer Immigration sponsorship. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Jonathan Cumming, Professor and Chair, Department of Natural Sciences, Email: jrcumming@umes.edu Telephone: 410-651-6014. Posting Details Position Information Position Title Assistant Professor of Biology: Genetics Job Type Faculty Position Information The Department of Natural Sciences ( DNS ) at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore ( UMES ) seeks applications for a tenure-track assistant professor of biology in the area of genetics/genomics. DNS houses the biology, chemistry, biochemistry, and environmental science undergraduate programs and graduate programs in Chemistry, Marine-Estuarine and Environmental Sciences ( MEES ), and Toxicology. We seek candidates whose expertise and work bridge these programs and who demonstrate experience in genetics and genomics that may include genetic mechanisms, epigenetics, transcription and gene regulatory networks, coding and noncoding mechanisms of action and function, developmental genetics and signaling, and genome-environment interactions. Candidates using in vivo and in vitro animal models such a zebrafish are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities Teach a diverse student population and prepare students broadly for futures in graduate and professional schools. Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate genome science, genes and development, principles of genetics, graduate/ professional level molecular genetics, and/or courses in the candidate’s area of interest and expertise. Candidates will develop an extramurally funded research program, mentor undergraduate students through their capstone research experiences, train graduate students in the Marine-Estuarine and Environmental Sciences and the Toxicology graduate programs Contribute to departmental and program self- governance. Performs other related duties as assigned. Classification 25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations Required Qualifications PhD in genetics, biology, or related field. Accomplishment in publishing and writing grants. Experience teaching or mentoring undergraduates. Preferred Qualifications Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Strong pedagogical skills Ability to inspire a diverse student body Strong writing skills Certifications/Registrations N/A EEO Statement UMES is an EEO /AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship. FLSA Exempt Salary Commensurate with experience and qualifications Posting Detail Information Posting Number F00215P Application/Resume deadline Open Until Filled Yes Resume/Application Process Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae including publication list, a statement of teaching and mentorship philosophy, approach, and experience, a statement that describes the applicant’s prior and current research and their vision and plans for future research, and a statement that describes the applicant’s commitment to and experience in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion and the names of three current, professional references to include an e-mail address and telephone number. Please visit https://umes.peopleadmin.com to apply. The successful candidate must be able to accept employment in the United States without Employer Immigration sponsorship. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Jonathan Cumming, Professor and Chair, Department of Natural Sciences, Email: jrcumming@umes.edu Telephone: 410-651-6014. Job Posting Link https://umes.peopleadmin.com/postings/3368 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Do you have a PhD in genetics, biology, or related field? Yes No Documents Needed To Apply Required Documents List of References Cover Letter CV with Publication List Statement of teaching Statement on research Statement of commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Optional Documents To ensure the security of your data, you will be logged out due to inactivity in 3 minutes at . Any data not saved will be lost. Click 'OK' to keep your session active.
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