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Multiple Assistant Professors in Biomedical Sciences

Employer
East Tennessee State University
Location
Johnson City is located at the base of the scenic Appalachian Mountains.
Salary
Competitive starting salary commensurate with education and experience.
Closing date
Dec 10, 2019

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Discipline
Other, Education
Position Type
Full Time
Job Type
Faculty
Organization Type
Academia

As part of a continued major effort to expand its research and teaching mission, the Department of Biomedical Sciences at the Quillen College of Medicine at East Tennessee State University invites applications for tenure track positions at the Assistant Professor level. Exceptional candidates who are well-funded will also be considered for a higher rank.  We especially seek candidates with broad training in Pharmacology, Histology and/or Anatomy, and with a demonstrated ability or potential of excellent teaching, as responsibilities will include teaching medical students. 

Preference will be given to those applicants who have:

  1. Nationally competitive research or the capability to develop such a research program in collaboration with DBMS faculty and/or
  2. Demonstrated expertise in teaching and instructional research with a history of major responsibilities in medical education.

In particular, we encourage applications from individuals with research expertise in one or more of the following areas of major strength within the department:

  • cardiovascular,
  • neuroscience,
  • immunology/infectious disease. 

Such applicants should have a strong publication record and, preferably, extramural grant funding.

This is an excellent opportunity for junior faculty members because of the

  • Competitive starting salary,
  • State-funded positions,
  • Ample laboratory space,
  • Core facilities,
  • Opportunities to mentor graduate students,
  • And the commitment of the existing faculty to provide strong career mentoring.

This sizeable department also offers many opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborative research. Our very collegial environment also extends to clinical departments and other colleges at ETSU. The university is a regional state-supported institution serving ~15,000 students. The College of Medicine consistently ranks among the top Schools nationwide for rural medicine and primary care education. Johnson City is located at the base of the scenic Appalachian Mountains and provides a friendly, small town atmosphere. Our community also has a low cost of living, excellent public and private schools, clean mountain air, light traffic and southern hospitality.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Expertise and ability to build a nationally competitive research program which hosts trainees and collaborates within the department.
  • Experience in teaching medical or biomedical courses or the willingness to develop such skills is required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must have a PhD, DVM, and/or MD plus postdoctoral research productivity, in a related biomedical research area, as evidenced by a strong recent publication record.

Preferred Qualifications:

Significant teaching experience in Pharmacology, Histology and/or Anatomy at the professional school level. Nationally funded research program.

Rank/Salary:

Competitive starting salary commensurate with education and experience.

Application information:

Review of applications will begin immediately and the positions will remain open until filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.

Effective/Starting Date:

Negotiable.

References:

Provide names, email addresses and phone numbers of three references, including the most recent supervisor.

Women and underrepresented minorities are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates should have a demonstrated commitment and contribution to fostering and advancing equity, diversity and inclusion. AA/EOE. 

Apply for posting number F00266P at https://jobs.etsu.edu/postings/14113.

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