Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology Position Available In Lowndes, Mississippi

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Student Employment Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the link/button. If you would like to bookmark this position for later review, click on the Bookmark link. To email this position to a friend, click on the Email to a Friend link. If you would like to print a copy of this position for your records, click on the link. | Please see Special Instructions for more details.
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Position Information Position Title Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology
Unit Name Sciences and Mathematics
Salary Grade Faculty
Number of Months Time-limited
Full-time or Part-time Full-Time
Hours per week 40
Annual Salary or Hourly Rate Range Essential Duties The successful candidate will teach Comparative Anatomy in the BS Biology Major, and introductory courses for Biology Majors and non-science majors. Service to the department, university, and community is expected along with a commitment to the scholarship of teaching and learning at a diverse, primarily undergraduate institution Minimum Qualifications Applicants must have at least a master’s degree in Organismal Biology or related field on or before 1 August 2025. Individuals with post-doctoral experience and/or teaching experience will be given preference. Job Description Summary Applications are invited to apply for a nine-month position in Biology at the Visiting Assistant Professor level beginning August 2025. Applicants must have a Master’s degree in Organismal Biology or related field. Ph.D. preferred. Any area of organismal biology will be considered. The successful candidate will teach Comparative Anatomy in the BS Biology Major, and introductory courses for Biology Majors and non-science majors.
In addition to campus resources, the successful applicant will have access to the Plymouth Bluff Environmental Center, a 190-acre educational and recreational center situated above the old Tombigbee River channel and located a 15-minute drive from campus. The Noxubee Wildlife Refuge and the Tombigbee, Buttahatchie, and Luxapalia rivers are nearby and available for class or research activities. Interactions and collaborations are also possible with Mississippi State University, a 25-minute drive from campus. Background Check Statement Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation

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automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. However, failure to disclose may disqualify a candidate. Requisition Detail Information Requisition Number

FY20245F

Open Date 04/14/2025
Will this job have a specific close date? No
Close Date Special Instructions to Applicants Please upload a statement of your Teaching Philosophy under “Required documents.”
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