Assistant Professor Clinical Faculty
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
Full-time
Education
Posted on May 9, 2023
Posting Details (Default Section)
Requisition Number:
0813929
Number of Open Positions:
1
Position Title:
Assistant Professor
Other Title Information:
Assistant Professor Clinical Faculty
Organization:
204411 - BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Position Summary:
The Department of Biological Sciences at The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, seeks to hire an assistant professor for a non-tenure track renewable contract (NTRC) teaching position in beginning August 2023. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Biology or a related field. The position is structured as a renewable 9 month, 3-year contract with an annual performance review that will allow for promotion through the academic ranks.
Ad Text:
The Department of Biological Sciences at The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, seeks to hire an assistant professor for a non-tenure track renewable contract (NTRC) teaching position beginning August 2023. We are seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic individual who is interested in teaching excellence and collaboration with lecture and laboratory experience in human anatomy and physiology or animal physiology and nutrition. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Biology or a related field. Teaching duties for the NTRC faculty member include lower-undergraduate core majors and non-majors courses, as well as upper-undergraduate courses in the successful candidate's area of expertise depending on the department's need. The candidate is expected to incorporate innovative teaching methodologies to enhance the learning experience of our students and achieve learning outcomes. The NTRC faculty member is expected to serve on department, college, and/or university committees and to participate in undergraduate advising. There is no formal research requirement. The position is structured as a renewable 9 month, 3-year contract with an annual performance review that will allow for promotion through the academic ranks.
Questions about this position should be addressed to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Matthew Jenny (mjjenny@ua.edu). To apply go to https://facultyjobs.ua.edu/postings/51829complete online application, and upload: (1) a cover letter outlining qualifications (e.g., including courses taught, innovative teaching practices, academic experience); (2) CV; (3) a list of three to five references (including contact information); (4) a statement of teaching interests and philosophy; (5) a sample course syllabus, and; (6) evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., summary of numerical and narrative student evaluations, peer or supervisor observations), or evidence of instructional development (e.g., teaching-related workshops attended, teaching-related conferences and presentations). The search committee will request letters of reference as needed. Consideration of applications will begin April 30, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled. There will be a preliminary Zoom conversation with selected applicants, after which top candidates will be informed whether their formal interviews will proceed virtually or in-person, depending on how the present coronavirus pandemic. Prior to hiring, the final candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation. Additional information about the Department of Biological Sciences can be found on our website at http://bsc.ua.edu. Applications from women and members of traditionally underrepresented groups in Biology are especially encouraged. The University of Alabama is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and actively seeks diversity among its employees.
Additional Position Information:
UA EEO Statement
The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants to and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more.
“EEO is the Law” https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
“EEO is the Law” Poster Supplement http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf
Search Initiation Date:
04/27/2023
Expected Starting Date:
08/16/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Questions about this position should be addressed to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Matthew Jenny (mjjenny@ua.edu). To apply go to https://facultyjobs.ua.edu/postings/51829complete online application, and upload: (1) a cover letter outlining qualifications (e.g., including courses taught, innovative teaching practices, academic experience); (2) CV; (3) a list of three to five references (including contact information); (4) a statement of teaching interests and philosophy; (5) a sample course syllabus, and; (6) evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., summary of numerical and narrative student evaluations, peer or supervisor observations), or evidence of instructional development (e.g., teaching-related workshops attended, teaching-related conferences and presentations). The search committee will request letters of reference as needed. Consideration of applications will begin April 30, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled. There will be a preliminary Zoom conversation with selected applicants, after which top candidates will be informed whether their formal interviews will proceed virtually or in-person, depending on how the present coronavirus pandemic. Prior to hiring, the final candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation. Additional information about the Department of Biological Sciences can be found on our website at http://bsc.ua.edu. Applications from women and members of traditionally underrepresented groups in Biology are especially encouraged. The University of Alabama is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and actively seeks diversity among its employees.
College/School/Division:
Arts and Sciences
Post To Ihe
Yes
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Requisition Number:
0813929
Number of Open Positions:
1
Position Title:
Assistant Professor
Other Title Information:
Assistant Professor Clinical Faculty
Organization:
204411 - BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Position Summary:
The Department of Biological Sciences at The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, seeks to hire an assistant professor for a non-tenure track renewable contract (NTRC) teaching position in beginning August 2023. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Biology or a related field. The position is structured as a renewable 9 month, 3-year contract with an annual performance review that will allow for promotion through the academic ranks.
Ad Text:
The Department of Biological Sciences at The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, seeks to hire an assistant professor for a non-tenure track renewable contract (NTRC) teaching position beginning August 2023. We are seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic individual who is interested in teaching excellence and collaboration with lecture and laboratory experience in human anatomy and physiology or animal physiology and nutrition. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Biology or a related field. Teaching duties for the NTRC faculty member include lower-undergraduate core majors and non-majors courses, as well as upper-undergraduate courses in the successful candidate's area of expertise depending on the department's need. The candidate is expected to incorporate innovative teaching methodologies to enhance the learning experience of our students and achieve learning outcomes. The NTRC faculty member is expected to serve on department, college, and/or university committees and to participate in undergraduate advising. There is no formal research requirement. The position is structured as a renewable 9 month, 3-year contract with an annual performance review that will allow for promotion through the academic ranks.
Questions about this position should be addressed to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Matthew Jenny (mjjenny@ua.edu). To apply go to https://facultyjobs.ua.edu/postings/51829complete online application, and upload: (1) a cover letter outlining qualifications (e.g., including courses taught, innovative teaching practices, academic experience); (2) CV; (3) a list of three to five references (including contact information); (4) a statement of teaching interests and philosophy; (5) a sample course syllabus, and; (6) evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., summary of numerical and narrative student evaluations, peer or supervisor observations), or evidence of instructional development (e.g., teaching-related workshops attended, teaching-related conferences and presentations). The search committee will request letters of reference as needed. Consideration of applications will begin April 30, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled. There will be a preliminary Zoom conversation with selected applicants, after which top candidates will be informed whether their formal interviews will proceed virtually or in-person, depending on how the present coronavirus pandemic. Prior to hiring, the final candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation. Additional information about the Department of Biological Sciences can be found on our website at http://bsc.ua.edu. Applications from women and members of traditionally underrepresented groups in Biology are especially encouraged. The University of Alabama is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and actively seeks diversity among its employees.
Additional Position Information:
UA EEO Statement
The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants to and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more.
“EEO is the Law” https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
“EEO is the Law” Poster Supplement http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf
Search Initiation Date:
04/27/2023
Expected Starting Date:
08/16/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Questions about this position should be addressed to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Matthew Jenny (mjjenny@ua.edu). To apply go to https://facultyjobs.ua.edu/postings/51829complete online application, and upload: (1) a cover letter outlining qualifications (e.g., including courses taught, innovative teaching practices, academic experience); (2) CV; (3) a list of three to five references (including contact information); (4) a statement of teaching interests and philosophy; (5) a sample course syllabus, and; (6) evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., summary of numerical and narrative student evaluations, peer or supervisor observations), or evidence of instructional development (e.g., teaching-related workshops attended, teaching-related conferences and presentations). The search committee will request letters of reference as needed. Consideration of applications will begin April 30, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled. There will be a preliminary Zoom conversation with selected applicants, after which top candidates will be informed whether their formal interviews will proceed virtually or in-person, depending on how the present coronavirus pandemic. Prior to hiring, the final candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation. Additional information about the Department of Biological Sciences can be found on our website at http://bsc.ua.edu. Applications from women and members of traditionally underrepresented groups in Biology are especially encouraged. The University of Alabama is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and actively seeks diversity among its employees.
College/School/Division:
Arts and Sciences
Post To Ihe
Yes
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Public Job Posting
- Internal Job Posting
- Agency Referral
- Advertisement/Publication
- Personal Referral
- Web site
- Office of Veteran and Military Affairs
- Other
Required Documents
- Resume / Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- Teaching Philosophy
- List of References