Two Positions in Animal Physiology, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities The College of Biological Sciences (CBS) at the University of Minnesota (UMN) is hiring one tenure-track faculty in the area of Animal Physiology and one teaching-track faculty in the area of Physiology Education. Positions are 9-month appointments starting the fall of 2017. Major responsibilities include varying levels of research, teaching, and service to the University, depending on the position.
Tenure-track position, Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior: We welcome applications from organismal biologists conducting integrative and/or comparative research in any area of animal physiology related to the behavior, evolution, or ecology of either vertebrate or invertebrate animals. We seek outstanding applicants whose research spans two or more of the departments disciplinary strengths in behavior, evolution, and ecology. We are especially interested in applicants whose research program would also establish natural bridges to other scientists on campus who conduct research in various areas of organismal biology (e.g., neurobiology, sensory biology, developmental biology, and endocrinology, among others). Primary teaching responsibilities will include a large- enrollment course in animal physiology taught in an active-learning classroom and an upper-division course in the applicants area of expertise. Teaching-track position, Department of Biology Teaching and Learning: The primary role of this Teaching Assistant Professor in Physiology Education position is to provide high- quality undergraduate instruction in physiology, and to work as an team member on improving the undergraduate curriculum in physiological biology. The successful applicant will employ innovative, evidence-based teaching that advances the undergraduate teaching mission of the College of Biological Sciences (CBS) and the University of Minnesota. The position is teaching-intensive, with expectation of contributions to scholarship and service, including participating in research related to biology teaching and learning and providing guidance to colleagues in areas of the Teaching Assistant Professors expertise. Candidates must have a suitable background in physiology that complements existing strengths in the Department and teach in those areas. Visit the colleges hiring website for detailed information about these two positions, including instructions for how to apply (http://z.umn.edu/cbsfacultyhiring). Evaluation of applications will begin November 15, 2016. Successful candidates require a PhD in Physiology or related field, post-doctoral experience, expertise that complements current faculty, demonstrated commitment to graduate and undergraduate education, evidence of commitment to equity and diversity, and teaching experience. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. The University supports the work-life balance of its faculty and especially encourages applications from women and members of under-represented groups.
