Assistant/Associate Professor: Human Biology

Biological Sciences

Search 1963 - Posted October 10, 2024

Nine-month, tenure track position in School of Science and Mathematics, Emporia State University, Emporia, Kansas, starting August 2025. Successful candidates will show potential for enthusiastic and outstanding teaching and scholarship.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The primary teaching/research emphasis of the position is human biology.
• Teaching responsibilities include 12 contact hours per semester of undergraduate and master’s-level graduate courses.
• The successful candidate will teach courses that complement strengths in the Biology-Healthcare program such as cadaver-based human anatomy & physiology and related courses.
• The development of a robust research program with a focus that aligns with the mission of the National Institutes of Health and involves undergraduate and graduate students in healthcare-related majors and master’s programs is expected. 
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications:

• PhD completed prior to start date.
• Prior experience teaching human physiology and related courses.
• A research focus that aligns with the NIH mission “to advance scientific knowledge to improve health, extend life, and reduce illness and disability.”
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Teaching experience in, or the ability to teach endocrinology, human cadaver dissection, and/or immunology.
• A research agenda that could utilize the newly developed human performance laboratory at ESU.
• Demonstrated experience with innovative course design and evidence-based instruction.
  

COMPENSATION:

• Salary: $61,500 - $82,000 annually
• Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. 

BENEFITS:

Base pay is one component of Emporia State University’s total rewards package. We are dedicated to supporting the needs of the “whole you” with our holistic approach to employee benefits by offering comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family that include:

• Health Insurance
• Free Dental insurance for employees
• Retirement through the Kansas Board of Regents
• Paid parental leave
• Up to 31 days paid vacation and holiday days
• Tuition reduction and tuition assistance
• Dependent tuition waiver
• For full details about our benefit plan offerings, please visit here. 

APPLY:

To apply, upload a letter of application, unofficial transcripts, resume, and at least three (3) references here. 

Consideration of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled.

A background check and official transcripts are required prior to hire.

For more information

Jose Pavon

HR Professional

jpavon@emporia.edu

Emporia State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, sex, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other factors which cannot be considered by law.