Assistant Professor in Microbiology in the Department of Biological
Sciences at Northern Kentucky University
Commitment to Inclusive Excellence:
Northern Kentucky University embraces inclusiveness, equity, and global
awareness in all dimensions of our work and seek excellence through
diversity among our students, administrators, faculty, and staff.
Application by members of diverse groups is encouraged. We are an Equal
Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution.
Purpose of Position:
The Department of Biological Sciences at Northern Kentucky University
invites applications for a tenure track assistant professor position
starting Fall 2018. We welcome applications from candidates with a non-
clinical research program in microbiology. We are especially interested
in applicants with expertise in microbial ecology,ecological genomics,
metagenomics, or bioinformatics. Appointees will teach undergraduate
courses, contribute to advising and mentoring, and run a research
program involving undergraduate students.
The Department of Biological Sciences has 22 full-time faculty members
and approximately 500 undergraduate majors. NKU is a comprehensive
regional university of 16,000 students located seven miles from downtown
Cincinnati in an area offering an outstanding quality of life. It is
near a variety of natural areas and is a nationally recognized
metropolitan university committed to active engagement with the Northern
Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati region of nearly two million people. The
Department of Biological Sciences is strongly committed to increasing
the diversity of the campus community and the curriculum. Candidates who
can contribute to these goals are encouraged to apply and to identify
their strengths and experiences in this area. Northern Kentucky
University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. For
additional information on Northern Kentucky University and the
department of Biological Sciences please visit http://www.nku.edu and
http://artscience.nku.edu/departments/biology.html.
Primary Responsibilities
Candidates should be strongly committed to teaching at the undergraduate
level and should incorporate innovative, inquiry-based, dynamic, active-
learning methods into courses. Preference will be given to applicants
using evidence-based instructional practices in the classroom and
guidance from AAAS Vision and Change in their curricular development.
Primary teaching responsibilities will include lecture and laboratory
courses in Microbiology and Microbial Ecology. Additional teaching
assignments will depend on the candidate’s expertise and departmental
needs but may include Introductory Biology, Environmental Science,
Evolution, Ecology, Genetics, or other courses that the successful
candidate is interested in developing. We encourage applicants with
background for and interest in developing a Bioinformatics course.
The successful candidate is expected to grow a productive research
program that involves undergraduate students and pursue external
funding. Faculty members are also expected to engage in service
activities at all levels of the university and provide academic and
professional advising to students.
To Apply:
Submit to https://jobs.nku.edu 1) a cover letter specifically addressing
experience and qualifications, 2) a statement of teaching philosophy, 3)
a description of current research and goals for future research 4) a
current curriculum vitae, 5) transcripts, and 6) contact information for
three references.
Review of applications will begin on September 11, 2017. The position
will remain open until a suitable candidate has been selected.
Qualifications Ph.D. in microbiology, microbial ecology or related
field.
For questions contact Erin Strome, strom...@nku.edu
Quick link to job: http://jobs.nku.edu/postings/6035
