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Biology (Physiology), Tenure-Track Faculty

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Murfreesboro, Tennessee

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Biology, Biomedicine, College Level Faculty, Compensation and Benefits, Fellowship, Forensic Science, Funding, Life Insurance, Mentoring, Physiology, Publications, Research Skills, Retirement Plan, Startup, Teach Graduate Students, Training/Teaching, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
POSTED
30+ days ago

Job Title

Biology (Physiology), Tenure-Track Faculty

Department

Biology

University Expectation

MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching, robust research/creative activity, and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.

Salary

The salary and rank are commensurate with education and experience.

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Department of Biology at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position (#103320) in physiology at the rank of assistant or associate professor. The start date for the position is August 1, 2025.

The Department of Biology hosts undergraduate biology and forensic science majors, a Master’s program in Biology, and an Interdisciplinary Doctoral Program in Molecular Biosciences. Please visit https://biology.mtsu.edu/ to learn more about all the opportunities our dynamic department provides.

Responsibilities:

  • Research: Utilizing a competitive start-up package, conduct independent research and mentor undergraduate, MS, and PhD students to achieve national and international recognition. Develop an externally funded research program suitable for mentoring master’s and doctoral graduate students. 
  • Teaching: Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in physiology and other related courses.
  • Service: Participate in departmental, college, and university service activities.

Required Education

A terminal degree in biology, physiology, or a closely related field is required by the appointment date.

Other Desirables

Applicants with post-doctoral research experience, a strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals, and grant or fellowship funding that reflects high productivity commensurate with the applicant’s current career stage will receive special consideration. Also, those with the expertise and ability to teach and mentor in biomedical sciences will receive special consideration.

Documents Needed to Apply

To successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and statement of research or creative activities (as appropriate to the discipline) as separate attachments at the time of online application.

Special Instruction to Applicants 

For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University, please visit our faculty recruitment webpage at https://mtsu.edu/facultyrecruitment/.

If you need help applying, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at (615) 898-5128. If you have position-specific questions, please contact Amy Jetton at Amy.Jetton@mtsu.edu.

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:  

  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
  • 13 paid University holidays
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
  • Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
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MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://www.mtsu.edu/police/docs/2023AnnualSecurityReport.pdf or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.

MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.

For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU,
please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.

Application Review Date: 11/01/2024

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