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Biological Sciences

2 months ago

Tuscaloosa, United States University of Alabama Full time

Biological Sciences - Assistant Professor - Tenure/Tenure Track - 521545
Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States
Arts and Sciences
Tenure/Tenure-Track Faculty
Regular Full-time (Benefits eligible)

Department/Organization
204411 - Biological Sciences

Rank
Assistant Professor

Position Summary
The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, invites applications for a tenure-track position in Biology Education. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an active, extramurally funded research program in biology education research, and to participate in undergraduate and graduate teaching.

Detailed Position Information
Biology Education Position, Biological Sciences

The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, invites applications for a tenure-track position in Biology Education. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an active, extramurally funded research program in biology education research, and to participate in undergraduate and graduate teaching. Teaching responsibilities for this position may include Principles of Biology I & II, Honors General Biology, General Ecology Lab, and a graduate-level Pedagogy in the Biological Sciences course. We seek an individual with training in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning and someone who will engage in biology education research, ideally focused on biology teaching assistant teaching professional development. As a faculty member, the successful candidate will also be expected to serve on various committees in the Department and College of Arts and Sciences and participate in undergraduate advising. Preference will be given to applicants with non-traditional terminal degrees, including Doctor of Arts.

The Department of Biological Sciences has approximately 1,800 undergraduate students pursuing BS degrees in biology, microbiology, and marine science. In addition, the department has approximately 130 graduate students enrolled in Biology MA and MS, Marine Biology MS, and Biology PhD programs.

The University of Alabama is the state’s flagship public university with an R1 rating for research activity. UA enrolls over 38,645 students. UA has ranked among the top 70 public universities in the nation by U.S. World and News Report’s annual college rankings for more than a decade and has produced 62 Goldwater Scholars, 16 Rhodes Scholars, 16 Truman Scholars, 41 Hollings Scholars, and 17 Boren Scholars. The University of Alabama is also a leader among public universities nationwide for enrollment of National Merit Scholars with more than 1,088 currently enrolled. UA was named a Top Producing Institution for Fulbright U.S. Student Awards for the sixth time in eight years. There are currently 35 faculty who have received NSF Career Awards, the nation’s most prestigious recognition of top-performing young scientists. UA is located in Tuscaloosa, a metropolitan area of over 268,000, with a vibrant economy, an innovative and progressive community, and an excellent quality of life. It offers exceptional educational, cultural, sports, and recreational opportunities to faculty and their families. Tuscaloosa also provides easy access to mountains and water recreation, tremendous biodiversity, and is one hour from Birmingham, three hours from Atlanta, and five hours from the Gulf Coast.

Minimum Qualifications
The successful candidate will be expected to develop an active, extramurally funded research program in biology education research, and to participate in undergraduate and graduate teaching. Teaching responsibilities for this position may include Principles of Biology I & II, Honors General Biology, General Ecology Lab, and a graduate-level Pedagogy in the Biological Sciences course. We seek an individual with training in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning and someone who will engage in biology education research, ideally focused on biology teaching assistant teaching professional development. As a faculty member, the successful candidate will also be expected to serve on various committees in the Department and College of Arts and Sciences and participate in undergraduate advising. Preference will be given to applicants with non-traditional terminal degrees, including Doctor of Arts.

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