Assistant Professor, Physiology
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Murray State University is hiring an Assistant Professor, Physiology. The role involves teaching upper‑level animal physiology to pre‑professional majors, as well as human physiology and introductory biology, while conducting and publishing research, seeking external funding, mentoring students, and advising health‑related professional degree candidates.
Key focus areas include Teach upper level Animal Physiology, Teach Human Physiology, and Teach introductory biology courses.
Important skills include Animal Physiology, Human Physiology, Introductory Biology, Research, Publishing, and External Funding.
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Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities:
The primary teaching responsibilities will be upper level Animal Physiology, which is taken by Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental, and Pre-Optometry majors who are close to applying for professional school. The candidate will also teach Human Physiology, as well as some introductory biology courses. There will be opportunities to teach other upper level courses and graduate level courses in the successful applicant’s area of expertise. The research area within physiology is open, but preference will be given to candidates with expertise in animal physiology at the cellular or systems level. The successful candidate will conduct research and publish their work, pursue external funding, mentor undergraduate and graduate student research, and advise students pursuing professional degrees in health-related fields.
Minimum Education Requirements:
Ph.D. in Biology, Physiology, or closely related discipline with postdoctoral research experience.
Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements:
Applicants must have postdoctoral research experience. Teaching experience at the postdoctoral level is ideal, but experience as a graduate teaching assistant is acceptable. Candidates must be able to teach courses related to Biological Sciences. Candidates must demonstrate strong research potential as evidenced by publications, grants, or other scholarly activities.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Along with the application, the following items must be included:
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Letter of application
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Curriculum Vitae
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Statement of research interests
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Teaching statement that describes the candidate’s teaching background and interests
Work Location: Murray, KY
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