Biology (Physiology), Tenure-Track Faculty Position Available In Rutherford, Tennessee
Tallo's Job Summary: Middle Tennessee State University is hiring a Biology (Physiology) Tenure-Track Faculty member. This full-time position requires a terminal degree in biology or related fields. Responsibilities include conducting research, teaching graduate and undergraduate courses, and participating in service activities. The salary and rank are determined by education and experience. Deadline for application review is 11/01/2024.
Job Description
Biology (Physiology), Tenure-Track Faculty
Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN Full-time Education
Posted on April 05, 2025
Job Title
Biology (Physiology), Tenure-Track Faculty
Department
Biology
University Expectation
MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching, robust research/creative activity, and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.
Salary
The salary and rank are commensurate with education and experience.
Job Summary/Basic Function
The Department of Biology at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position (#103320) in physiology at the rank of assistant or associate professor. The start date for the position is August 1, 2025.
The Department of Biology hosts undergraduate biology and forensic science majors, a Master’s program in Biology, and an Interdisciplinary Doctoral Program in Molecular Biosciences. Please visit biology.mtsu/ to learn more about all the opportunities our dynamic department provides.
Responsibilities:
Research:
Utilizing a competitive start-up package, conduct independent research and mentor undergraduate, MS, and PhD students to achieve national and international recognition. Develop an externally funded research program suitable for mentoring master’s and doctoral graduate students.
Teaching:
Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in physiology and other related courses.
Service:
Participate in departmental, college, and university service activities.
Required Education
A terminal degree in biology, physiology, or a closely related field is required by the appointment date.
Other Desirables
Applicants with post-doctoral research experience, a strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals, and grant or fellowship funding that reflects high productivity commensurate with the applicant’s current career stage will receive special consideration. Also, those with the expertise and ability to teach and mentor in biomedical sciences will receive special consideration.
Documents Needed to Apply
To successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and statement of research or creative activities (as appropriate to the discipline) as separate attachments at the time of online application.
Special Instruction to Applicants
For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University, please visit our faculty recruitment webpage at mtsu/facultyrecruitment/.
If you need help applying, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at (615) 898-5128. If you have position-specific questions, please contact Amy Jetton at Amy.
Jettonmtsu.
MTSU offers a comprehensive package, including but not limited to the following:
Sick Leave
Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
13 paid University holidays
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Retirement plans
Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
Educational for the employee and their spouse and dependents
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MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at mtsu/police/docs/2023AnnualSecurityReport.pdf or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.
MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.
This position requires a criminal background check. Tfore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.
For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU,
please call 615-898-2929 or email empmtsu.
Application Review Date:
11/01/2024
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