Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Faculty Position in Biological Sciences
Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Faculty Position in Biological Sciences at its Detroit campus location.
Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education.
Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.
Essential functions (job duties) :
The Department of Biological Sciencesat Wayne State University ( is searching tofill a 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor faculty position in the areasof Behavior, Physiology, or Cell Biology with an expected starting date ofAugust 16, 2024.
The Department is particularly interested in future leaderswho employ systems-based approaches to define molecular, genetic, andphysiological processes underlying biological function and disease states. Jobduties to include :
Conduct externally funded research to define molecular,genetic, and physiological processes underlying biological function and diseasestates in the areas of Behavior, Physiology, or Cell Biology.
Adopt and develop course offerings at the undergraduate andgraduate student level.
Participate in graduate and undergraduate research training.
Perform service at the departmental, college, and universitylevel.
Qualifications :
Applicantsmust have a degree, postdoctoral experience, and an outstanding record ofresearch achievement with the promise to establish a vigorous, externallyfunded research program.
Candidates are expected to adopt and develop courseofferings at the undergraduate and graduate student level, participate ingraduate and undergraduate research training, and perform service at thedepartmental, college, and university level.
Applicationsneed to include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a 2-page statement ofresearch plans, a 2-page teaching portfolio, and three letters of reference.
Applications and inquiries can be sent directly to the Faculty SearchCommittee : . Complete applications submitted by January 31,2024 will receive full consideration.
School / College / Division :
H12 - College of Liberal Arts & Science
Primary department :
H1204 - Biological Sciences
Employment type :
- Regular Employee
- Job type : Full Time
- Job category : Academic / Faculty
Funding / salary information :
- Compensation type : Annual Salary
- Salary minimum : TBD
- Salary hire maximum : TBD
Working conditions : Job openings :
Job openings :
- Number of openings : 1
- Reposted position : No
- Reposted reason : None (New Requisition)
- Prior posting / requisition number :
Background check requirements :
University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work.
If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.
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