Vertebrate Organismal Biologist/Physiologist The Department of Biology at Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the ASSISTANT PROFESSOR level to begin September 2013. We seek a candidate with expertise and experience in the anatomy, physiology, or whole-organism systems biology of vertebrates. The area of specialization is open, but could include vertebrate or comparative anatomy, vertebrate physiology or comparative physiology, neurobiology, neurophysiology, or biomechanics.
The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, experience with and/or a commitment to using and developing innovative teaching methods, and the ability to engage graduate (M.S. level) and undergraduate students in research. Primary teaching expectations will include a two-semester, cadaver-based Human Anatomy & Physiology sequence, as well as General Biology and advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in the area of specialization. The ability to teach a course involving a major group of animals is desirable, but not required. In addition to teaching and maintaining an active research program, the successful candidate will also be expected to collaborate with NEIU's Student Center for Science Engagement and other NEIU units to enhance our students' preparation for careers in the health professions, and to participate in service to the department, college and university. An earned doctorate in biology with an emphasis in anatomy and/or physiology or a related field is required; teaching experience with cadavers is desirable, but not required. Northeastern Illinois University is a comprehensive state university of approximately 12,000 commuter students located on the northwest side of Chicago and is recognized as having one of the most ethnically diverse student bodies in the Midwest. NEIU recently was awarded a five-year Title III grant to enhance preparation of minority and low-income students for careers in the Biomedical and Environmental Health sciences. The Biology Department serves 600+ undergraduate majors, 100+ minors and 30-40 graduate students. The undergraduate curriculum was recently updated and revisions to the graduate program are in progress. The research and teaching interests of faculty in the Department range from ecological to organismal, cellular, and molecular biology. To apply for the position, please submit a single PDF file with a subject line referencing the position title. The PDF file should contain the following materials in the following order: (1) a cover letter describing your interest in the position; (2) a current curriculum vitae; (3) a teaching statement that describes your teaching experience and philosophy, plans for a cadaver-based anatomy/physiology course, and a list of courses (at both the undergraduate and graduate levels) you feel qualified to teach; (4) a research statement that describes your current and future research goals and plans and their relevance to this position; (5) a diversity statement that describes your experience with diverse populations of students and the importance of diversity in teaching and research communities; and (6) an unofficial copy of your graduate transcripts. Send the complete PDF to [email protected]. In addition, please provide three reference letters that address both research and teaching potential as they relate to this position. Referees should submit letters as PDFs using a subject line referencing the position title. The PDFs should be submitted directly to Dr. Joel Olfelt (Acting Department Chair) at [email protected]. Review of applications will begin on October 10, 2012. Preference will be given to applications received on or before this date. For further information, contact Dr. Joel Olfelt via e-mail ([email protected]). Northeastern Illinois University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and invites applications from women and minorities as well as other qualified individuals.
