Immediately Need Assistant Professor in Developmental Biology in Providence, RI

Job title: Assistant Professor in Developmental Biology
Company: Providence College
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Assistant Professor in Developmental Biology

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Position Information

Job Title Assistant Professor in Developmental Biology
Rank Assistant Professor
Tenure Information Tenure Track
Job Description

The Department of Biology at Providence College in Providence, RI invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level, beginning July 1, 2024. We seek outstanding candidates who hold a Ph.D. (post-doctoral experience preferred) in Developmental Biology, Cellular Biology, Molecular Biology or a closely related field. Successful candidates are expected to develop and maintain an active, extramurally funded research program with outstanding scholarship and to demonstrate excellence in teaching and mentoring of undergraduate students. The successful candidate should be able to teach Developmental Biology, Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics, and courses in their specialty area, as well as propose a research program that complements but does not overlap with the scientific interests/model systems of the current faculty. Preference will be given to candidates who can also teach Immunology. The department has outstanding teaching and research facilities including a vivarium, a microscopy suite, a cell culture room, common use molecular equipment, and dedicated wet labs for student/faculty research.
Essential Duties
Education and Experience Required

We seek outstanding candidates who hold a Ph.D. (post-doctoral experience preferred) in Developmental Biology, Cellular Biology, Molecular Biology or a closely related field.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Earned doctorate in cell biology, molecular biology or related field
• Record of scholarly productivity
• Successful teaching experience in higher education, including development of inclusive pedagogy
• Commitment to inclusive pedagogy, diversity, and equity

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated success mentoring students
• Demonstrated success engaging undergraduates in research

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F204P
Open Date 09/28/2023
Close Date 11/10/2023
Open Until Filled No
Full consideration of application if received by:
Instructions to candidates

The salary for this position is between $80,000-$83,000.

As the student body at Providence College grows increasingly diverse, we have a strong preference for candidates who demonstrate a deep commitment to and proven ability in supporting the success of students from historically marginalized economic, social, and cultural groups. Applicants should apply online at the College's career site at https://careers.providence.edu and submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, a research statement, and a diversity statement. In the teaching statement, please include a section titled ?Developing Paths to Student Success?, wherein you discuss your instructional approaches to helping undergraduate students define paths to success in the classroom. In the research statement, please include a
section titled ?Conducting Research at a Primarily Undergraduate Institution?, in which you discuss how you will adapt your research program to the undergraduate centered focus of Providence College Biology. In the Diversity statement please include evidence of past experiences and activities, as well as future plans to advance 1 Cunningham Square,?Providence, Rhode Island 02918-0001 ? 401-865-2015 ?Fax 401-865-1438 diversity, equity, and inclusion a the College. Letters of recommendation and transcripts are not needed at the time of application but will be requested from shortlisted candidates. Review of applications will begin by November 10, 2023.
Alternate Application Submission Instructions
College Information/EOE Statement

Providence College is a primarily undergraduate, liberal arts, Catholic institution of higher education conducted under the auspices of the Dominican Friars and seeks candidates who can affirm and contribute to its Mission and encourages the deepest respect for the essential dignity, freedom, and equality of every person. Committed to fostering academic excellence, the College provides a variety of opportunities for intellectual, social, moral, and spiritual growth in a supportive environment. Providence College believes that cultural and intellectual pluralism is essential to the excellence of its academic programs, and strives to foster an academic culture and campus community that attracts and supports the development of a stellar and diverse faculty reflecting the global environment in which we live and work. As our student body grows increasingly diverse, experience and commitment to teaching and mentoring students from a range of economic, social and cultural backgrounds is preferred. An AA/EOE, the College especially encourages the applications from women and persons of color. The full Statement of Nondiscrimination is in the Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Policy.

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed To

Required Documents * Cover Letter

• Transcripts
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Statement / Philosophy
• Research
• Diversity Statement

Optional Documents * Optional Document

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Expected salary: $80000 - 83000 per year
Location: Providence, RI

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