RNTT Assistant / Associate Teaching Professor of Biology

Overview

Biology Non-Tenure-Track Faculty Position

UNIVERSITY of MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY

SCHOOL of SCIENCE and ENGINEERING

Division of Biological and Biomedical Systems

The Division of Biological and Biomedical Systems invites applications for a full-time non-tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor in Biology. The position will involve teaching undergraduate and possibly graduate courses, including "Introduction to Biology for Non-Majors", upper-level courses in critical thinking, and courses involving your particular expertise (contribute to existing courses or develop your own). The attributes we seek are the potential or demonstrated excellence in teaching and mentoring. Experience supporting students from underrepresented backgrounds is a plus. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is a 9-month, benefit-eligible, full-time (1.0) faculty appointment eligible for ranked promotion. Summer teaching may be available with sufficient enrollment. Anticipated start date is January 1, 2026.

Qualifications

Applicants must possess a Ph.D., (M.D., D.D.S., or D.V.M.) by start date. Experienced MS or MA will also be considered with significant biological teaching experience. Postdoctoral experience is encouraged. Applicants should have experience with teaching biological concepts.

Application Materials

For consideration, you must apply online at www.umkc.edu / hr / careers / , click in Academic Positions (Job Opening ID 57302). Or use this link : https : / / tinyurl.com / 2fzw5jx7

• cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching interests / philosophy, list of courses taught, the names and current contact information for three professional references who can provide letters of recommendation. These references will remain confidential for most of the application process

Please combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as your resume attachment. Limit document name to 50 characters and do not include any special characters (e.g., / , &, %, etc.). Applications will be accepted until a qualified candidate is hired.

Reasonable ADA accommodations may be requested during the application and recruitment process. Please contact the Office of Equity & Title IX at (816) 235-1323. The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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