NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES The Department of Biological Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning Fall 2013. Ph.D. or equivalent in Microbiology required. Those with a research background in Bacteriology, Mycology, or Parasitology are especially encouraged to apply. Post-doctoral research and teaching experience are desirable. Candidates should be strongly committed to teaching at the undergraduate level and to actively engaging undergraduate students in laboratory research. Teaching responsibilities will include general microbiology, microbiology for health professionals, general biology, and upper division courses in the applicant’s area of expertise. Candidates should have an interest in developing outreach programs for the public (K-12 and adult learners). This position will also be eligible to become the Ashland Inc. Distinguished Professor in Integrative Sciences, which includes ¼ reassigned time from teaching each semester for four years (with potential for renewal) and possible annual funding for research.
Apply online with a letter of application; brief statement of professional goals; statement of teaching/research philosophy; curriculum vitae; transcripts; and names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three references at http://jobs.nku.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=184665. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For full consideration applications should be received by October 26, 2012. NKU is a comprehensive regional university of 16,000 students located seven miles from downtown Cincinnati in an area offering an outstanding quality of life. It is near a variety of natural areas and is a nationally recognized metropolitan university committed to active engagement with the Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati region of nearly two million people. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, but especially from individuals who contribute to the diversity of our academic community. Northern Kentucky University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. For additional information on Northern Kentucky University visit http://www.nku.edu and http://artscience.nku.edu/departments/biology.html.
