The University of South Alabama Department of Biology seeks applications
for a full-time (9-month) tenure-track Assistant Professor position with
expertise in cellular and/or molecular biology, starting August 15,
2025. Applicants should possess an earned doctoral degree in Biology,
Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or a closely related field. The
research area is open, but skills in computational, modeling, or big data
analytical approaches are a plus. We seek applicants with a track record
of research productivity, evidenced by a strong publication record and
the potential to attract external research funding consistent with the
University's status as an R2 research institution and the Flagship of
the Gulf Coast. Likewise, we seek applicants with a strong commitment to
student-centered instruction and evidence-based teaching methods and a
strong commitment to student mentoring, advising, and other departmental
service activities. The successful candidate will be able to teach
existing courses, with a strong preference for those able to contribute
to our core courses in Cell Biology and/or Genetics. Development of new
skills-based curricula in the candidate's specialty area for undergraduate
and/or graduate students is desirable.
The successful candidate will develop an extramurally funded research
program in her or his area of expertise that incorporates undergraduate
and graduate students. Research will be supported by institutional
start-up funds, and USA faculty are uniquely eligible for multiple
early-career funding opportunities, including NSF-EPSCoR and NSF Building
Research Capacity in Biology awards (BRC-BIO).
The Department of Biology is currently the top major in the College of
Arts and Sciences at the University of South Alabama. Our award-winning
faculty blend excellence in research and teaching with a strong
emphasis on student mentorship and training. Our students have
high rates of acceptance into professional and graduate schools and
ultimately find jobs in their target careers. To learn more about the
Department of Biology, our Vision, and Mission, please see our website:
https://www.southalabama.edu/colleges/artsandsci/biology/mission.html. The
department offers both B.S. and M.S. degree programs in Biology. Faculty
are also able to recruit Ph.D. students through the Stokes School of
Marine and Environmental Science.
The University of South Alabama is located in Mobile, Alabama's oldest
city and a key Gulf Coast port. Located close to the white-sand beaches
of Dauphin Island and Orange Beach, Mobile has a subtropical climate
supporting year-round out outdoor activities. The Mobile-Tensaw Delta is
the second largest delta in the contiguous U.S. and a National Natural
Landmark with a complex network of more than 200,000 acres of tidally
influenced rivers, creeks, bays, lakes, wetlands, and bayous hosting
fish, birds, and other wildlife. Mobile has a rich cultural heritage
of French, Spanish, British, Creole, Greek, and African heritages
visible in the diverse cuisine of fresh-caught seafood, soul food, and
a farm-to-table movement, offering fresh, local ingredients. Mobile also
boasts a centuries-old Mardi Gras tradition with a season full of parties,
balls, and parades.
To apply, email a single pdf file that includes (1) cover letter
(1-2 pages), (2) curriculum vitae, (3) statement of teaching
philosophy (2 pages), (4) statement of research goals (3 pages),
(5) unofficial transcripts, and (6) the contact information for
three professional references, to the search chair Jonathan Pérez
(jhperez@southalabama.edu). Official transcripts and letters of
recommendation will only be requested for candidates who are invited
for an on-campus interview.
Review of applications will begin November 5, 2024, and continue
until the position is filled. Questions regarding the position or the
department can be directed to the search chair Dr. Jonathan Pérez
(jhperez@southalabama.edu).
The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and
does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin,
sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,
religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status
or any other applicable legally protected basis.
Jason Strickland, Ph.D. (He/Him/His)
Assistant Chair and
Assistant Professor, Department of Biology
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology and Immunology
University of South Alabama
Earth and Life Sciences Building Room 222 (ELSB 222)
5871 USA Dr. N
Mobile, AL 36688
Office: 251-460-7310
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