Louisiana State University Shreveport invites applications for a nine- month tenure-track faculty position in Biological Sciences at the rank of Assistant Professor, starting August 2018. A Ph.D. in Biology or closely related field is required, and candidates should have a strong commitment to teaching and the supervision of research projects at the undergraduate (introductory and advanced) and graduate level. Responsibilities include teaching lecture and laboratory courses in cellular and molecular biology and related areas, together with the establishment of an externally funded research program. Prior teaching experience and postdoctoral research experience are preferred.
Qualified applicants should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, a statement of teaching philosophy and a list of three references. Please send electronic copies of these documents to Dr. Stephen W. Banks, Chair, Department of Biological Sciences (stephen.ba...@lsus.edu). Review of applications will begin on 20th February 2018, and continue until the position is filled. Please, visit www.lsus.edu for more details about LSUS and www.lsus.edu/hr for more information on this position and other employment opportunities. “LSUS does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, or veteran's status in its programs and activities and provides equal access to its programs and activities. “
