Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor, Division of Biological and Biomedical Systems, UMKC School of Science and Engineering, Division

UNIVERSITY of MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY

SCHOOL of SCIENCE and ENGINEERING

Division of Biological and Biomedical Systems

For more information about the School of Science and Engineering, visit: https://sse.umkc.edu/academics/#

The Division of Biological and Biomedical Systems invites applications for a full-time non-tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Teaching Professor or Associate Teaching Professor level in Biology. The teaching position will involve teaching undergraduate and possibly graduate courses, including cell biology, evolution, and upper-level courses in critical thinking, including courses involving your particular expertise (contribute to existing courses or develop on your own).

The primary attributes we seek in candidates are the potential or demonstrated excellence in teaching and mentoring. Experience supporting students from underrepresented backgrounds is a plus.

Full-time, 9-month, benefit-eligible, ranked non-tenure track faculty position. Opportunity for ranked promotion is provided. Our academic schedules and workload provides for a positive work/life balance.

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess a Ph.D., (or M.D., D.D.S., or D.V.M.) by the start date.
• Experienced MS or MA will also be considered with significant biological teaching.
• Postdoctoral experience is encouraged.
• All applicants should have experience with teaching biological concepts.

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual's particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

For consideration, you must apply online at www.umkc.edu/jobs, click in Academic Positions (Job Opening ID 58974).

Please submit the following:

• cover letter,
• curriculum vitae,
• statement of teaching interests/philosophy,
• courses taught,
• the names and current contact information for three people who can provide letters of recommendation. (These references will remain confidential for most of the application process.)

Please combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as your resume attachment. Limit document name to 50 characters and do not include any special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.).

• If you are experiencing technical problems during application, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu .
• Please direct all inquiries about the position and correspondence to Mary Flores (FloresM@umkc.edu), Division of Biological and Biomedical Systems in the School of Science and Engineering at University of Missouri-Kansas City.
• Reasonable accommodations may be requested during the application and recruitment process. If you need an accommodation, please contact the Office of Affirmative Action at (816) 235-1323.

Higher education transcripts will be required for candidates advancing as finalists. Candidates will receive prior notification if references will be contacted.

Handling of Application Materials

After initial review by the committee all uploaded materials may be shared with all faculty in the prospective home department. For affiliations and joint appointments materials may be shared with all faculty in all departments involved.

Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.

UMKC is rated R1 by the Carnegie Research Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

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This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.