What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Organismal Biology position at Montana State University Billings?
Montana State University Billings is a preferred employer in the region-WE WANT YOU!The following are reasons why you should join our team:*Sick Leave - Earned per Contract Rate*Employee and Dependent Tuition Waiver*Opportunities to engage in professional development opportunities*Committed to employee wellness and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program*Medical Benefits that are robust and affordable
Establishment and active management of a discipline-related research program involving undergraduates is expected. Evidence of high quality, innovative college teaching experience and potential for productive, externally-funded research in an undergraduate, liberal arts setting are required. Salary dependent on experience and on collective bargaining agreement. Provide high quality, innovative instruction for organismal and general biology courses offered by the department. Primary offerings will include Zoology, Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy, Animal Physiology, Principles of Biology, Discover Biology, and other instructional duties assigned as needs dictate. The successful candidate would also have the opportunity to develop courses in their area of expertise. Development of an active undergraduate research program is expected.Required Qualifications:Ph.D. in Zoology or closely related disciplineEvidence of successful teaching experience at the university levelPotential for productive, externally-funded research programExcellent communication skillsPreferred Qualifications:Experience teaching zoology and general biologyInterest in online course deliveryExperience mentoring undergraduate researchersApplicants will be reviewed and interviewed on an ongoing basis after the screening date. The screening date begins 10 calendar days after a position is posted on the employment website.This position is not eligible for sponsorship.The College of Health Professions and Science has a strong interest in being a leader in training the next generation of Health and Science Professionals. Current offerings at MSU-Billings include healthcare related degree programs that span areas from careers with direct patient contact (such as Nursing, Athletic Training, Clinical and Mental Health Counseling, Paramedic, Radiology and Ultrasound Technology) to the Allied Health professions (such as Health Administration, Medical Coding and Billing, and Medical Laboratory Sciences. We also offer degrees in Biology, Chemistry and Health and Human Performance that prepare students to continue their education in Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy, Physician Assistant Studies, Dentistry, Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy. Students and Faculty in these programs have opportunities to collaborate, conduct joint research, expand research, develop additional career pathways, and build meaningful connections within the health services, industry, and biotech sectors to meet our community and regional needs. Interested individuals can obtain more information about the College of Health Professions and Science at https://www.msubillings.edu/chps/ .
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- Medical, Vision, and Dental
- Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability are incorporated into our benefits
- Learn more about our retirement benefits at MUS Retirement*Campus vibrancy- coffee shops, FREE attendance to MSUB concerts, athletic events, and lectures, access to recreation center, library, etc.Beautiful campus environment that features our MSUB Mile walking pathThe preferred candidate will be a broadly-trained Ph.D. in organismal biology (zoology) or related field (ABD may be considered), with expertise in vertebrate anatomy/physiology. Appointment will be within the College of Health Professions and Science https://www.msubillings.edu/chps/ and housed within our newly renovated state-of-the-art facility. MSUB is situated at the nexus of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, Rocky Mountains, and the Great Plains, while also located just blocks from one of the largest medical hubs in the region.
Establishment and active management of a discipline-related research program involving undergraduates is expected. Evidence of high quality, innovative college teaching experience and potential for productive, externally-funded research in an undergraduate, liberal arts setting are required. Salary dependent on experience and on collective bargaining agreement. Provide high quality, innovative instruction for organismal and general biology courses offered by the department. Primary offerings will include Zoology, Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy, Animal Physiology, Principles of Biology, Discover Biology, and other instructional duties assigned as needs dictate. The successful candidate would also have the opportunity to develop courses in their area of expertise. Development of an active undergraduate research program is expected.Required Qualifications:Ph.D. in Zoology or closely related disciplineEvidence of successful teaching experience at the university levelPotential for productive, externally-funded research programExcellent communication skillsPreferred Qualifications:Experience teaching zoology and general biologyInterest in online course deliveryExperience mentoring undergraduate researchersApplicants will be reviewed and interviewed on an ongoing basis after the screening date. The screening date begins 10 calendar days after a position is posted on the employment website.This position is not eligible for sponsorship.The College of Health Professions and Science has a strong interest in being a leader in training the next generation of Health and Science Professionals. Current offerings at MSU-Billings include healthcare related degree programs that span areas from careers with direct patient contact (such as Nursing, Athletic Training, Clinical and Mental Health Counseling, Paramedic, Radiology and Ultrasound Technology) to the Allied Health professions (such as Health Administration, Medical Coding and Billing, and Medical Laboratory Sciences. We also offer degrees in Biology, Chemistry and Health and Human Performance that prepare students to continue their education in Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy, Physician Assistant Studies, Dentistry, Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy. Students and Faculty in these programs have opportunities to collaborate, conduct joint research, expand research, develop additional career pathways, and build meaningful connections within the health services, industry, and biotech sectors to meet our community and regional needs. Interested individuals can obtain more information about the College of Health Professions and Science at https://www.msubillings.edu/chps/ .