Assistant Professor of Biology (Genetics)
Truman State University
Position: Assistant Professor of Biology (Genetics), available August
21, 2006. Nine-month appointment, tenure-track.
Responsibilities: The successful candidate will teach a sophomore-
level Genetics course, Introductory Biology, and, depending on
specialty, an upper‑level elective course(s). Research area in
genetics is open; candidates with expertise in developmental or
bacterial genetics are encouraged to apply. Teaching and research
are mutually supportive activities at Truman; candidates should be
strongly committed to the ‘teacher-scholar’ model in a liberal
arts and sciences institution and to maintaining both quality
teaching and an active research program involving undergraduates and
M.S. students. A research laboratory in our new Science building and
competitive start-up funds will be provided. Truman faculty members
also serve as academic advisors and have service responsibilities
within the University.
Requirements:
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in Biology, or related field, by August 2006
Research experience in Genetics
Evidence of teaching effectiveness
Evidence of scholarly effectiveness
Preferred Qualifications
Previous teacher-scholar experience at a liberal arts institution
Previous experience mentoring undergraduate research students
Rank and Salary: Assistant Professor. Salary is commensurate with
experience. Truman offers an attractive benefits package including
life, health, and disability insurance, retirement contributions, and
reimbursement for moving expenses.
Program: The Biology discipline is part of the Science Division at
Truman State University. The discipline has 25 faculty members and
approximately 500 undergraduate majors and ten Masters-level
students. The discipline also offers courses in Truman’s Liberal
Studies Program. Teaching and research laboratories, classrooms, and
offices are located in the new science building on campus. For more
information about the Biology program, please visit http://
biology.truman.edu/.
The University: A vibrant community of teacher-scholars with a
highly selective student body, Truman is a residential university
focused on providing its 6000 students with broad liberal arts
experiences and depth of study in 45 undergraduate majors and six
graduate programs. Truman is nationally recognized for the quality
of the educational opportunities it offers students and for its
leadership in the assessment of student learning and continuous
improvement. For the ninth consecutive year, Truman, Missouri’s
public liberal arts and sciences university, has been recognized as
the No. 1 Public University in the Midwest Region – Master’s
Category by U. S. News & World Report. Located in Kirksville, Truman
plays a vital role in the life of a thriving rural community served
by commuter air service and Amtrak. More information about Truman
State University can be found at www.truman.edu and faculty positions
at http://academics.truman.edu/jobs.
Application: Send a letter of application; current curriculum vitae;
statement of teaching philosophy and commitment to the liberal arts
and sciences and student development; statement of research interests
and goals; three recent letters of recommendation; and all graduate
and undergraduate transcripts (copies acceptable, official copies of
graduate transcripts required prior to hiring) to: Dr. Jeffrey
Osborn, Genetics Search, Division of Science, Truman State
University, 100 East Normal, Kirksville, MO 63501-4221.
International applicants also must provide proof of eligibility to
work in the U.S. and documentation of degrees if transcripts are not
used. Screening of applications will begin September 20, 2005 and
continue until a suitable candidate is hired.
Truman State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity
employer committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act.
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Jeffrey M. Osborn
Division of Science
Truman State University
100 E. Normal Street
Kirksville, MO 63501-4221, USA
Tele: (660) 785-4017
Fax: (660) 785-4045
E-mail: josborn at truman.edu
Web: http://www2.truman.edu/~josborn/
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