20240018FAC
Job Title:
Assistant Professor, Physiology
About Murray State:
Murray State blends educational opportunities found at research institutions with collaborative interactions among students, faculty and staff found at smaller universities. Students receive personalized attention from supportive faculty and staff as the University offers a 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Murray State University places our highest priority on student learning and excellent teaching, blending the range of educational opportunities often experienced at research institutions with the nurturing student-teacher interactions usually found at smaller universities.
Located in the West Kentucky region, Murray State University is a public, comprehensive University which offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis. Learn more about Careers at Murray State University.
About Murray State Benefits:
Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and paid parental leave, as well as many other benefit offerings. Please refer to the Murray State Benefits page for more information.
Equal Opportunity Employment/Diversity Information:
Murray State embraces diversity in the workplace and values attracting, developing and maintaining a diverse, high-quality faculty, staff, and student body. The University endeavors to create and promote a culturally diverse community to be accepting of and sensitive to diversity in its many varied forms. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Murray State University is an equal education and employment opportunity, M/F/D, AA employer.
Type of Employment:
Regular Full-Time
Work Location:
Murray, KY
Employment Term:
Academic Year
Position Type:
Faculty (Tenure-Track)
Department:
Biological Sciences
Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Full-time, tenure track position to begin August 2024.
The primary teaching responsibilities will be Human Physiology and Human Anatomy. The candidate may also teach some introductory biology courses, as well as upper level and graduate level courses in their area of expertise. Research area in biology is open but preference will be given to candidates with expertise in animal physiology at the cellular or systems level. Candidates whose research utilizes vertebrate, invertebrate, or cell culture models are all acceptable. The successful candidate will conduct research, pursue external funding, publish, 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.
Preferred Education and/or Experience Qualifications:
Candidates whose research area is animal physiology (vertebrate, invertebrate, or cell culture research models) is preferred.
Posting Date:
09/18/2023
Closing Date:
11/10/2023
Open Until Filled:
No
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Along with the application, the following items must be included:
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