Job description

Dover, DE

Job Number: 2024-00193

General Description of the Position

The Department of Biological Sciences at Delaware State University seeks applications for a 9-month Visiting Assistant Professor. A Ph.D. in Biology (specifically neurophysiology and / or neuroanatomy) with post-doctoral experience, is required. The successful candidate will primarily teach Principles of Physiology, Human Anatomy, and/or Developmental Biology. Preference is given to candidates with experience working with a diverse student population, including prior teaching experience. The successful candidate is encouraged to engage in Neuroscience research (as course load and schedule permits).

Essential Functions & Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Essential Functions
The successful candidate will be expected to:

1. Teach Principles of Physiology, Human Anatomy, and/or Developmental Biology. Class size and course assignment will vary based on university needs. Engage in research and scholarship (e.g., mentor student research, build research portfolio) as schedule and workload permits.
2. Complete departmental and university requirements as expected (e.g., meeting attendance, office hours, professional development trainings, collection of assessment data, grade submission)
3. Design, develop and courses that engage student learning and facilitate academic success, and employ current techniques and teaching tools that maintain an invigorating learning environment with measurable learning goals.
4. Contribute to and engage in service to the department, college, and profession.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
The individual in this job must possess these skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities:

1. Ability to teach undergraduate biology courses.
2. Ability to identify collaborative research and outreach opportunities, as workload and schedule permit.
3. Ability to effectively mentor undergraduate and graduate research.
4. Oral and written communication skills
5. Commitment to service at the departmental and university level.
6. Experience at an HBCU and / or with URMs

Qualification Standards

Ph.D. degree in neurophysiology, neuroanatomy, or related field. Post doctoral experience required. Preference given to those with experience at a minority serving institution and / or working with underrepresented minorities.

How to apply

Interested candidates must apply online for full consideration as soon as possible. All applicants are required to clearly indicate the position for which they are applying in the title of their application. Applications should include (1) a cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) official undergraduate and graduate transcripts, (4) a summary of research plans, (5) a statement of teaching interest and philosophy, and (6) contact information of three references from which recommendations can be requested. All components are required and should be placed in a single pdf file, submitted to the Delaware State University online application system.

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EEO Statement

Delaware State University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community. The University is dedicated to enhancing diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment and employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The University is committed to achieving a diverse faculty and staff and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply.

Equal opportunity employer/program” and “auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities”.