Colleagues,
The Department of Biological Sciences at Hampton University (Hampton,
Virginia) needs two faculty persons. An plant ecologist is high on
the wish list. Please see below.
Barb
Barbara J Abraham, PhD
Associate Professor
SEEDS Chapter Advisor
Department of Biological Sciences
Hampton University
Hampton, VA 23668
barbara.abra...@hamptonu.edu
757-727-5283
HAMPTON UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF SCIENCE
DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
FACULTY VACANCIES
Description
The Hampton University School of Science and Department of Biological
Sciences invites nominations and applications for a full-time faculty
positions in the baccalaureate and Medical Science Degree programs,
in the areas of anatomy and physiology, biodiversity and ecology,
cell biology, genomics and bioinformatics, immunology, plant biology
and virology for the fall semester beginning August 25, 2014. Founded
in 1868, Hampton University is a leading historically Black
university located on the Virginia Peninsula in the City of Hampton,
Virginia. It is a privately endowed, co-educational, nonsectarian
institution of higher learning with approval by the Commission on
Colleges Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
The Department of Biological Sciences offers a baccalaureate degree
in Biology and master's degrees in Biology and Medical Science. The
principal objectives of the department are to incorporate the
instructional and research expertise of the faculty to provide a
scholarly atmosphere in which students are exposed to a variety of
ways to define, analyze and solve scientific research problems. The
curricula provide fundamental and advanced interdisciplinary academic
and professional enrichment for students who aspire to pursue
graduate studies and careers in molecular, genetic, microbial,
botanical, ecological and organismal fields, as well as those with an
interest in secondary and post-secondary teaching, and medical and
other health-related professions. Three curricula leading to the
Bachelor of Science degree in Biology are: Cellular and Molecular
Biology, Integrative Biology and Pre-Med. The department also offers
the Master of Science degree in Biology, Biology Education and Medical Science.
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities include teaching, research, external funding,
publications, creative and scholarly activities and community
service. Faculty will be expected to teach lecture and laboratory
courses as assigned. Additionally, faculty must prepare and/or
maintain current course syllabi and outlines; develop course
expectations; sustain expertise in specialty areas in teaching,
research, and professional development; advise and register assigned
students; participate in recruitment and retention activities; and
keep accurate academic/student records. Faculty members are expected
to conduct and utilize research for the integration and discovery of
knowledge. They are also expected to represent the University, the
School of Science and Department of Biological Sciences when
participating in professional organizations, meetings and
conferences, and community activities. The annual contract covers
nine months, with the summer months off for professional or personal
development.
Requirements and Qualifications
The successful candidates will hold an earned doctorate at the time
of the appointment in a related field. In addition the successful
candidates will advise undergraduate and graduate students, and build
an exemplary research and publication program. The candidates
prepared to engage in cross-disciplinary research and teaching will
be especially welcomed. The successful candidates should be capable
of teaching undergraduate and advanced courses in their area of training.
A review of applications will begin immediately and will continue
until all available positions are filled. The compensation package
will be commensurate with experience. Interested candidates should
submit a curriculum vita, contact information, prior teaching
evaluations and the names of three professional references (please
include their postal and e-mail addresses and telephone numbers) to
Dr. Michelle Penn-Marshall, at
michelle.penn-marsh...@hamptonu.edu. If you wish to mail your
materials, please use the following address:
Dr. Michelle Penn-Marshall
Chair, Department of Biological Sciences
100 E. Queen Street
Hampton University
Hampton, VA 23668
