*The Department of Biology at the University of Louisville (http://louisville.edu/biology <http://louisville.edu/biology>) invites applications for a tenure-track position in the area of Genetics at the Assistant Professor level to begin August 2019*. We are particularly interested in individuals with research in the broad areas of Genetics and Cell Biology, using modern molecular genetic approaches to investigate a variety of questions across the biological spectrum; we also encourage candidates who can take advantage of collaborative opportunities in the Department and on-campus. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the department's teaching mission in large-enrollment Biology core courses (Genetics and Molecular Biology and/or Cellular and Molecular Biology) and upper-level or graduate-level course(s) in the area of interest of the candidate. Moreover, the candidate must maintain an excellent record of research productivity and external funding. The position requires postdoctoral research experience, a solid publication record, and demonstration of high potential for maintaining an externally funded, independent research program.
The University of Louisville strives to foster and sustain an environment of inclusiveness that empowers us all to achieve our highest potential without fear of prejudice or bias. We commit ourselves to building an exemplary educational community that offers a nurturing and challenging intellectual climate, a respect for the spectrum of human diversity, and a genuine understanding of the many differences that enrich a vibrant metropolitan research university. We expect every member of our academic family to embrace the underlying values of this vision and to demonstrate a strong commitment to attracting, retaining, and supporting students, faculty, and staff who reflect the diversity of our larger society. The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. *Apply*: Interested candidates must apply online and attach one document containing a curriculum vita that includes statements of research and teaching interests and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin January 7, 2019, and continue until the position is filled. Link: https://www.higheredjobs.com/details.cfm?JobCode=176866711 <https://www.higheredjobs.com/institution/details.cfm?JobCode=176866711&Title=Assistant%20Professor%20of%20Biology%20%28Job%20Id%3A%2036235%29&aID=7137> (or go to <http://goog_459776818>http://higheredjobs.com <http://www.higheredjobs.com> and search "36235") If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at employm...@louisville.edu or 502.852.6258.
