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Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences
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Position Number: 5815575
Location: Martin, TN
Position Type: Science - Biology

Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences

Position: Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences to teach majors and non-majors General Biology courses at multiple University of Tennessee-Martin locations, including both UT-Martin and UTM Regional Center in Ripley, Tennessee.

Effective date: January 1, 2025

Qualifications: Acceptable applicants must hold a Ph.D. in the Biological Sciences or a closely related field. In addition, the successful applicant must be able to demonstrate experience in the following:

Teaching lectures and laboratories in General Biology for science majors
Teaching lectures and laboratories in General Biology for non-science majors

Preference will be given to candidates that have demonstrated teaching excellence, industry experience, and/or experience in academic service such as university, college, or department-level committee work or academic advising.

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications.

The University: The University of Tennessee at Martin is a primary campus in the University of Tennessee System that supports five Regional Centers at Jackson, Parsons, Ripley, Selmer, and Sommerville. The Ripley Center campus is in Lauderdale County in west Tennessee, approximately 75 miles southwest of the main campus in Martin. The University of Tennessee at Martin has a combined graduate and undergraduate enrollment of approximately 7,000 students. The emphasis is solidly on excellence in teaching, research, and outreach. We seek candidates who demonstrate a similar commitment. Additional information about the UTM Biology department is available online at: https://www.utm.edu/academics/departments/biological-sciences
Additional information about the Regional Centers is available online at: https://www.utm.edu/offices-and-services/regional-centers-and-online-programs/

Application: Applications should be submitted through the university's online process and require a cover letter, a current vita, a statement of teaching philosophy, an official transcript for the terminal degree, and the names and contact information of three professional references. Applications should be submitted online. Follow the Faculty Searches link at https://www.utm.edu/offices-and-services/human-resources/employment-opportunities.php

Closing date: The Search Committee will begin evaluating applications immediately and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified.

UT Martin is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer. The University seeks to diversify its work force. Therefore, all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability or Vietnam veteran status, are strongly encouraged to apply.