Position: The Jess and Mildred Fisher College of Science and Mathematics at Towson University invites applications for a tenure-track, 10-month Assistant Professor position in the Department of Biological Sciences beginning August 2017.
Qualifications: PhD, postdoctoral experience preferred. ABD applicants considered, but appointment will be at the Instructor rank and all degree requirements must be completed by February 1, 2018. Possess a strong commitment to excellence in teaching a diverse student population, to develop a productive research program involving both graduate and undergraduate students, and to pursue external funding to support the applicant's research program. Preference given to applicants with experience in microbiome/genome research and bioinformatics. Responsibilities: Faculty assigned an instructional workload of six (6) course units per academic year for the first year. Teach courses in microbiology and genetics, and an upper-level elective and/or graduate-level courses in environmental microbiology or in the applicant's area of specialization. Department of Biological Sciences: The Department of Biological Sciences (www.towson.edu/biology<http://www.towson.edu/biology>) is a dynamic, rapidly growing department, with broad areas of research interest in cell and molecular biology, organismal biology and ecology, physiology, science education and a strong Mater's program. Interdepartmental programs in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry and Bioinformatics (MB3) and Environmental Sciences & Studies provide opportunities for interdisciplinary teaching and research. The Department of Biological Sciences provides a supportive and collaborative environment for both research and teaching and is committed to excellent student education in synergy and internationally recognized research programs. Most of the faculty maintain active research programs and 64% have been awarded significant extramural funding support in the last five years. The department supports molecular approaches to environmental, evolutionary and conversation biology research, with next generation sequencing instrumentation for RNA and DNA analysis and additional instrumentation for protein analysis, as well as the NSF-funded Urban Environmental Biogeochemistry Laboratory (UEBL), a cutting edge facility that supports student and faculty research in Biology, Chemistry, Geoscience and Environmental Science. Towson University: Towson University (www.towson.edu<http://www.towson.edu>) was founded in 1866, is recognized by U. S. News and World Reports as one of the top public universities in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, is Baltimore's largest university, and is the largest public, comprehensive institution in the University of Maryland System. TU enrolls almost 19,000 undergraduates and over 3,000 graduate students across six academic colleges (business, education, fine arts, health professions, liberal arts, science & mathematics), has over 865 full-time faculty, and offers more than 65 bachelor's, 45 master's, and 5 doctoral programs. Our centrally located campus sits on 330 rolling green acres and is 10 miles north of Baltimore, 45 miles north of Washington D.C., and 95 miles south of Philadelphia. Application Process: Review of application begins October 24, 2016 and continues until the position is filled. Send a curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts relating to graduate level work, a one-page statement on teaching philosophy, a 1-2 page statement on research interests, copies of 2-3 recent publications and three letters of reference electronically to [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> For questions, please contact the search committee chair: Dr. Michelle Snyder Towson University 8000 York Road Towson, MD 21252-0001 [email protected] A Criminal Background Investigation is required for the hired candidate and the results may impact employment. Please be sure to visit http://www.towson.edu/odeo/employment/resources/data.html to complete a voluntary on-line applicant data form. The information you provide will inform the university's affirmative action plan and is for statistical-related purposes only. The information will not be used for any other purpose. Please note that the search number for which you have applied is: FCSM-N-3017. Towson University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity. Women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Laura Gough * Professor and Chair Department of Biological Sciences Towson University<http://www.towson.edu/> * 8000 York Road * Towson, Maryland, 21252-0001 t. 410-704-5033 * f. 410-704-2405 Confidentiality Notice: This message may contain information that is confidential, privileged, proprietary, or otherwise legally exempt from disclosure. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that you are not authorized to read, print, copy or disseminate this message, any part of it, or any attachments. If this message has been sent to you in error, please notify the sender by replying to this transmission, or by calling the Department of Biological Sciences at 410-704-3042.
