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adjunct Professor - Disease Ecologist:Austin Peay State University

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adjunct Professor - Disease Ecologist

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

candidates should submit a 1-page cover letter, curriculum vitae, 2-page statement of research and 1-2-page statement of teaching philosophy, and the names and contact information for three references. Please do not attach transcripts nor additional documents not mentioned in these instructions.

- Each applicant must include the names and contact information for three references with your application materials. Many people add this to the end of the CV.

- If granted an interview, unofficial transcripts will be required of candidates and official transcripts will be required of the selected candidate before the candidate will be offered a position.

- You will not be able to attach any other supplemental document(s) nor modify your application after Information technology has been submitted.

Applicant review will continue until the position is filled.

Please refer all questions to facultyapplications@apsu.edu

IT IS A CLASS A MISDEMEANOR TO MISREPRESENT ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
Austin Peay State University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, discapability or age in its program and activities.

The Office of Institutional Culture has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the University's non-discrimination/harassment policies, 416 College Street, Clarksville, TN 37044, Phone: (931) 221-7267, Email address: E-Mail: OEAI-Diversity@apsu.edu .

 

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number: 2012624Faculty
Working Title: adjunct Professor - Disease Ecologist
Pay Rate: income is competitive and commensurate with practice and education.
Regular/Temporary: Regular
If temporary, list duration:
Type of Appointment: Tenure Track
Contract Period: 9 month
Employment Job Category:
Adjunct Position?:

Position Summary Information

Position Summary: The Department of Biology at Austin Peay State University invites applications for an adjunct Professor-Disease Ecologist. This is a 9-month, tenure-track position to begin August 2025. We are pursuing a colleague whose interests complement and expand the Department's existing strengths in ecology and molecular biology (http://www.apsu.edu/biology). Potential areas of interest include Human Diseases, Ecophysiology, and Host-Pathogen Interactions. We are pursuing candidates with practice in mentoring students from diverse backgrounds and a commitment to improving access of under-served populations to graduate and professional programs in biology.

Primary tasks and Job responsibilities: The Department values faculty who excel in teaching and research and are committed to being part of a dynamic team. Teaching expectations for this position include General Biology and upper division courses, with labs, in the candidate's area of skills. The prosperous applicant will be expected to engage in sustained and substantive research that includes direction of undergraduate and graduate students.

Areas of interest include but are not limited to: (1) molecular mechanisms of human diseases, (2) ecophysiology, (3) patterns of disease, and (4) evolution of disease. Modest research space, startup funds, and shared equipment will be made available.

expertise, Skills, and Abilities: A typical teaching load is two lectures and two labs per semester. Teaching assignments may involve travel to satellite campuses and/or distance learning formats. prosperous candidates are expected to actively participate in undergraduate and graduate (M.S.) education and research. In addition, they are expected to contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching and advising, aid in curriculum development, and provide service to the Department and College.

Physical Requirements: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Required Minimum Appropriate qualifications:
   » candidates should have a Ph.D. in biology, epidemiology, or closely related field; ABD will be considered if all requirements are met by date of hire. Postdoctoral practice is preferred.
   » Documented record of scholarly achievement and demonstrated capability to develop an extramurally funded research program appropriate for a regional university is expected.
   » A background search will be required of the prosperous applicant.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date: 08/30/2024
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to candidates: candidates should submit a 1-page cover letter, curriculum vitae, 2-page statement of research and 1-2-page statement of teaching philosophy, and the names and contact information for three references. Please do not attach transcripts nor additional documents not mentioned in these instructions.

- Each applicant must include the names and contact information for three references with your application materials. Many people add this to the end of the CV.

- If granted an interview, unofficial transcripts will be required of candidates and official transcripts will be required of the selected candidate before the candidate will be offered a position.

- You will not be able to attach any other supplemental document(s) nor modify your application after Information technology has been submitted.

Applicant review will continue until the position is filled.

Please refer all questions to facultyapplications@apsu.edu

IT IS A CLASS A MISDEMEANOR TO MISREPRESENT ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
Austin Peay State University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, discapability or age in its program and activities.

The Office of Institutional Culture has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the University's non-discrimination/harassment policies, 416 College Street, Clarksville, TN 37044, Phone: (931) 221-7267, Email address: E-Mail: OEAI-Diversity@apsu.edu .

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents
   » Cover Letter
   » Curriculum Vitae
   » Other Document
   » Teaching Philosophy Optional Documents
   » Unofficial Transcript
   » Letter of Recommendation 1
   » Letter of Recommendation 2
   » Letter of Recommendation 3

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Degree: Unspecified
Experience (year): Unspecified
Job Location: Clarksville, Tennessee
Address: Clarksville
Company Type Employer
Post Date: 08/30/2024 / Viewed 7 times
Contact Information
Company: Austin Peay State University
Contact Email: facultyapplications@apsu.edu


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