Effective Date: August 1, 2024

Position:

The UWA Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Biology.

Qualifications:

      Required:

  • Ph.D. in Biological Sciences or a related field (ABD candidates will be considered).
  • Expertise teaching undergraduate and graduate courses.
  • Commitment to quality teaching.
  • Ability to direct undergraduate and graduate research.
  • Demonstrated potential and dedication to attract extramural funding.
  • Ability to work effectively with administration, faculty, staff, and students from varied socio-economic/ethnic backgrounds.

Desired:

  • Postdoctoral experience in modern and emerging technologies.
  • Recent research publications.
  • Successful teaching in a small student-centered regional university setting.
  • Successful experience in directing undergraduate and graduate research.
  • Experience and interest in instructional technologies.
  • Successful experience in advising students.
  • Experience with online courses.
  • A commitment to be involved in recruiting students to programs.
  • Ability and willingness to secure external funding through grant writing.

Responsibilities:

  • Teach various biology courses, as well as senior/graduate level courses in area of expertise, and general freshman biology courses. 
  • Teach campus and online courses based on departmental needs.
  • Direct undergraduate and graduate research.
  • Serve on departmental and University committees.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Chairperson and Dean.
  • Fulfill other duties expected of a faculty member, such as student advising, departmental recruitment and retention activities, public service, etc.

Salary:

  • Dependent upon training and experience; includes excellent health benefits package

Application Deadline:

  • Review of applications begins immediately and continues until position is filled.

To Apply:

Please click the following link to enter the application portal:

https://forms.gle/EWz9VdTnoppT6Jj8A

Note: (1) You will need to create a Google account to submit your application, and (2) you will be able to re-enter the portal to edit your application after submission. If you get a browser error, copy and paste the link into the Google Chrome browser. In the event that you are unable to create a Google account and access the application portal, you may email your application materials to the chairperson’s email address below.  Please note, only complete applications will be considered.

The following documents will need to be uploaded to the portal:

1.    A letter of application

2.    A current résumé or vita

3.   A statement of research interests

4.   A statement of teaching interests/philosophy

5.    Transcripts of all college work (unofficial transcripts will suffice for the application; official transcripts must be submitted immediately upon employment)

6.    Three current professional references


If there are questions regarding the application process, please contact:

Dr. Mustafa Morsy, Search Committee Chairperson

Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences

The University of West Alabama Station 7

Livingston, AL 35470

(205) 652-5541

mmorsy@uwa.edu 

Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation, including information obtained from social media and other internet sources. 

The University of West Alabama does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, hearing status, personal appearance, color, sex, pregnancy, political affiliation, creed, ethnicity, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability (including perceived disability), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal law, including protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any grievance process on campus, with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or other human rights agencies.

AA/EO Employer

Minority applications encouraged