Please note, the dates on the HR website are opposite from those listed here. Review of applicants for the physiologist position will begin April 15 and review for the microbiologist position will begin April 30.
Southern Arkansas University is accepting applications for an anticipated 9-month tenure track Assistant Professor of Biology position (Anatomy and Physiology) in the College of Science and Engineering for Fall of 2018. Our rapidly growing biology department is located in a new 64,000 square foot science building. Southern Arkansas University offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience, as well as, an excellent fringe benefit package. Duties: Teach an average of 12 hours per semester in upper and lower division biology courses (A&P I & II, Vertebrate Physiology, and freshman biology courses) and associated laboratories; other assignments may include teaching upper-level electives in the applicant’s area of expertise; oversee the Anatomy and Physiology courses; supervise undergraduate research projects; serve on committees; perform scholarly activity; engage in recruitment, retention, and advising of students and perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Qualifications: Doctoral degree in biology or related field is required by time of employment; have expertise in anatomy and physiology; demonstrate an ability to teach undergraduate students; excellent communication skills, ability to work well with people, and a strong desire to interact with students in both classroom and undergraduate research All SAU faculty and staff demonstrate a commitment to inclusion and diversity of the University community and excellence in interpersonal behaviors and effective collaboration with colleagues. Joining the SAU family requires a commitment to our culture of Continuous Quality Improvement. Applicants should send a letter of application, current curriculum vita, statement of teaching philosophy, complete set of unofficial graduate and undergraduate transcripts and contact information for three(3) references to h...@saumag.edu or to the Office of Human Resources, 100 E. University, MSC 9288, Magnolia, AR 71753. AA/EOE. Best consideration date is April 15, 2018. Non-listed references may be contacted. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. Southern Arkansas University’s College of Science and Engineering invites applicants for a 9-month, tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of Biology (Microbiology). Our rapidly growing biology department is located in a new 64,000 square foot science building. Southern Arkansas University offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience, as well as an excellent fringe benefit package. Duties: Teach an average of 12 hours per semester of upper and lower division courses in microbiology and associated laboratories; teach introductory biology courses and associated laboratories; teach upper-level electives in the applicant’s area of expertise; supervise undergraduate research projects; serve on committees; perform scholarly activity; engage in recruitment, retention, advise students and other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Ph.D. in Biology or related field required by time of employment; teaching experience preferred; have expertise in microbiology; demonstrate an ability to teach undergraduate students; excellent communication skills; ability to work well with people; desire to interact with students both in the classroom and undergraduate research projects. All SAU faculty and staff demonstrate a commitment to inclusion and diversity of the University community and excellence in interpersonal behaviors and effective collaboration with colleagues. Joining the SAU family requires a commitment to our culture of Continuous Quality Improvement. Applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, complete set of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and the contact information of three (3) references to h...@saumag.edu or the Office of Human Resources, Southern Arkansas University, 100 E. University, MSC 9288, Magnolia, AR 71753. Best consideration date is April 30, 2018. AA/EOE. Non-listed references may be contacted. To access the job descriptions visit https://web.saumag.edu/ human-resources/category/employment-opportunities/faculty-positions/ Sincerely, Kate Lyn Sheehan, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Biology Southern Arkansas University
